Histology Technician Job at Altasciences, Everett, WA

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  • Altasciences
  • Everett, WA

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 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.

What You'll Do Here

  • 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

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
  • HTI Personnel Training and Qualification Matrix
  • Identification of tissue organs and/or tissue samples
  • Microtomy skills
  • Routine hematoxylin and eosin staining

What We Offer

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:

  • Training & Development Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

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!

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