Histotechnician

Histotechnician Lexington, MA Job Details Full-time $23.97 - $41.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Photography OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Teamwork Laboratory inventory control Laboratory safety Histological laboratory techniques GLP HT Certification Laboratory instruments Sample preparation Labeling Bachelor of Science Laboratory staff training Administrative experience Collecting samples for laboratory testing Grinding Laboratory compliance Laboratory quality control Data entry Technical skills instruction Senior level Associate's degree Research & development Communication skills

HTL Certification Full Job Description Description:

CBSET, Inc. is a recognized leader in preclinical biomedical research. We make it our mission to help our sponsors accelerate the development of novel and innovative pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, and medical devices. CBSET offers extensive regulatory and scientific expertise to the Medtech and biopharma industry around the globe in order to rapidly transform early-stage concepts into novel therapies By working as a Histotechnician, you will be part of a collaborative effort with our clients to advance biomedical research through innovative, high-quality services. In addition, CBSET is proud to offer a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and an opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan. Please be aware that the requirements presented within this job listing are the basic qualifications required for the Histotechnician position; however, the job title will be contingent upon the level of experience of the candidate in those requirements.

Responsibilities:

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• Technical expectations may include: Necropsy and perfusion techniques; tissue specimen collection, documentation and labeling; macroscopic photography; tissue trimming, processing and embedding; sample sawing, grinding, microtomy and slide staining; development of novel techniques and refinement of existing ones.
• Administrative expectations may include slide, tissue block, and data record generation and organization; laboratory supply and reagent inventory and ordering; protocol and SOP review.
• Generate quality and timely data in compliance with GLP guidelines, including documentation of protocol/SOP deviations/incidents with supervision.
• Perform data review/quality control.
• Participate in study pre-initial meetings.
• Train staff on performing technical procedures.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Possess flexibility and willingness to perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain effective interactions with regulatory officers, directors, managers, and administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate's (AS) or Bachelor's (BA/ BS) degree, science major preferred.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant research or clinical experience desired; Histopathology or post-mortem laboratory experience preferred

Certification/Licensure:

HT or HTL(ASCP) certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently lift and move at least 50 pounds.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform other related duties as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Animal facility and laboratories with moderate noise possible and exposure to hazardous/noxious devices (e.g., needles, scalpel blades, etc.) and chemicals (e.g., anesthetic gases, formalin, alcohols, xylenes, etc.)
• General office working conditions, with generally quiet noise conditions

COMMENTS

May require occasional duties on weekends and/or holidays. May require occasional travel.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.97 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person