Technician I, Histology
Charles River Laboratories
Job Title: Technician I, Histology (2nd shift)
About the Role
- Seeking an experienced Technician 1 - Histology for our 2nd Shift Pathology Services Team.
- This role is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment.
- Gaining proficiency in basic skills required to conduct a study under close supervision.
- Pay Rate: $20/hr + differential.
- Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs aspects of tissue processing (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing).
- Performs aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing, quality, packaging materials, cryopreservation, etc.).
- Prepares testing equipment and assists with preventative maintenance.
- Embeds and/or re-embeds processed tissue in paraffin.
- Performs post-processing decontamination of equipment and the processing room according to current procedures and protocols.
- May prepare and organize written data, printouts, and other documents for pathologist review.
- Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals.
- Train in on-boarding skills which may include handling tissues and organs, trimming tissues, embedding, measuring organ weights; microtomy, slide preparation, staining; inventory and quality control, and shipping of tissues. Specific skills will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
- Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms or in electronic data capture systems.
- Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
- Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
- Learn and know anatomic terms.
- Receive, track, and prepare samples or materials, as required for department.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.