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120 Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC
Pathology Associate
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What they do
A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.
$67,504 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Your New Company! At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences. About the Role To provide high quality and timely processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and tissue processing as specified in company protocols and SOPs. What You'll Do Here Train and become fluent on core SOPs Necropsy Organ weighing Bone marrow smear preparation Tissue trimming Use of an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS) Heat sealing Archiving Quality check (QC) review PA I will train on becoming a Lead Study Technician (LST) Reviewing protocols for correctness Attendance in protocol reviews, pre-necropsy meetings and departmental meetings Complete study set-up Maintaining necropsy suites, including other Pathology lab areas Maintaining instruments and equipment Maintaining facility records (i.e., fridge/freezer storage records, wet room storage records, equipment use logs) Assist with chemical management by maintaining stock and working solutions Assist with waste management Ordering and stocking Specialized necropsies and tissue trimming procedures as required by protocols What You Need to Succeed Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) preferred; Associates degree or additional work experience acceptable 6 months to 1 year biological science or laboratory related work if B.S. or B.A. degree requirement not met Working knowledge of anatomic biology Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite required Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing Advanced Math skills specifically that apply to scientific data Basic bench chemistry Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques Strong interpersonal skills Problem solving skills, Strong attention to detail Participation in company On-Call policy Continual GLP training What We Offer The hourly range estimated for this position is $22.00 - $35.00. Please note that 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.