Histology Technician I
Charles River Laboratories
About the Role
We are seeking a Histology Technician I at our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV. As a Histology Technician, you will mainly be responsible to prepare tissues for microscopic analysis. Your success will ensure the smooth running of our research, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform histology activities such as: dissection, decalcification, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, quality control, and immunohistochemistry, histomorphometry, and slides scanning.
- Perform aspects of tissue processing (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing).
- Perform aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue products (confirmation of sizing, quality, packaging materials, cryopreservation, etc.).
- Prepare testing equipment and assist with preventative maintenance.
- Embed and/or re-embed processed tissue in paraffin.
- Perform 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.
- Prepare necessary material requested by procedures.
- Operate necessary laboratory equipment.
- Prepare chemical reagents.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
- Understanding of written English is mandatory.
Qualifications
- College Degree in Science, Biotechnology, or any other related field preferred.