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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
Join our team as a Histology Technician/Histology Technologist, where you’ll help prepare and process samples for scientific research. You’ll learn hands-on skills like tissue slicing and staining, maintaining lab equipment, and organizing supplies in a clean, safe environment. Minimal experience? No problem! We offer training, making this a great role for someone eager to start a career in science and lab work.
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 trimming techniques; 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.
What You'll Do Here
Maintains and documents the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Maintains a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment
Perform trimming of fixed tissues
Performs paraffin tissue processing
Identifies required tissue sample orientation and performs paraffin embedding procedures
Uses microtomy skills in the preparation of routine (paraffin embedded) microscopic slides according to standard operating procedures and/or required by study protocols
Performs routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining as well as cover slipping microscopic slides
Troubleshoots equipment and/or operation failures and takes appropriate actions to keep interruptions to a minimum.
Analyzes raw data collection and solves for deviation in standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or protocol requirements
Disposition of hazardous chemical, generation of the hazardous chemical lab pack and data entry to the laboratory hazardous chemical records
Ordering of 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
What You Need to Succeed
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
Identification of tissue organs and/or tissue samples
Microtomy skills
Routine hematoxylin and eosin staining
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future
What We Offer
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)/RRSP with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
Telework when applicable
Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include
MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!
