Washington Staffing
Histopathology Technician
To perform this job successfully, the individual is required to perform, but not limited to the preparation of quality tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation; identification of tissue samples for proper embedding orientation; microtomy skills; performance routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining procedures; knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment used for the preparation of tissue samples and the ability to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment. Maintain and document the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment Maintain a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment Perform paraffin tissue processing Identify required tissue sample orientation and perform paraffin embedding procedures Use microtomy skills in the preparation of routine (paraffin embedded) microscopic slides according to standard operating procedures and/or required by study protocols Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining as well as cover slipping microscopic slides Troubleshoot equipment and/or operation failures and take appropriate actions to keep interruptions to a minimum Analyze raw data collection and solves for deviation in standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or protocol requirements Dispose of hazardous chemical, generation of the hazardous chemical lab pack and data entry to the laboratory hazardous chemical records Order warehouse supplies and data entry to laboratory inventory records Additional training pertaining to tissue trimming and bone decalcification Additional training pertaining to special necropsy procedures Associates degree specializing in science preferred 1+ year laboratory experience and/or training HT (ASCP) eligible within one year of employment Basic computer software skills, MS Office Suite required Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing Basic math skills for the preparation of reagents Ability to troubleshoot basic laboratory equipment Continual GLP training HTI Personnel Training and Qualification Matrix Identification of tissue organs and/or tissue samples Microtomy skills Routine hematoxylin and eosin staining The pay range estimated for this position is $22.50/hr - $30.00/hr (per hour rates or annually). Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data. Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work. Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans 401(k) with Employer Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs Telework when applicable Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:
To perform this job successfully, the individual is required to perform, but not limited to the preparation of quality tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation; identification of tissue samples for proper embedding orientation; microtomy skills; performance routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining procedures; knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment used for the preparation of tissue samples and the ability to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment. Maintain and document the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment Maintain a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment Perform paraffin tissue processing Identify required tissue sample orientation and perform paraffin embedding procedures Use microtomy skills in the preparation of routine (paraffin embedded) microscopic slides according to standard operating procedures and/or required by study protocols Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining as well as cover slipping microscopic slides Troubleshoot equipment and/or operation failures and take appropriate actions to keep interruptions to a minimum Analyze raw data collection and solves for deviation in standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or protocol requirements Dispose of hazardous chemical, generation of the hazardous chemical lab pack and data entry to the laboratory hazardous chemical records Order warehouse supplies and data entry to laboratory inventory records Additional training pertaining to tissue trimming and bone decalcification Additional training pertaining to special necropsy procedures Associates degree specializing in science preferred 1+ year laboratory experience and/or training HT (ASCP) eligible within one year of employment Basic computer software skills, MS Office Suite required Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing Basic math skills for the preparation of reagents Ability to troubleshoot basic laboratory equipment Continual GLP training HTI Personnel Training and Qualification Matrix Identification of tissue organs and/or tissue samples Microtomy skills Routine hematoxylin and eosin staining The pay range estimated for this position is $22.50/hr - $30.00/hr (per hour rates or annually). Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data. Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work. Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans 401(k) with Employer Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs Telework when applicable Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include: