Histology Associate at INTEGRATED LABORATORY SYSTEMS LLC — RTP, NC

Essential Responsibilities

• Routine staining- use and programming of autostainer; reagent preparation; use of coverslipper and manual coverslipping
• Microtomy – produce quality sections free of aesthetic defects; frozen sectioning
• Special staining – follow specified procedure(s); reagent preparation, including single, serial, and concentration dilutions
• Trimming - tissue identification; trimming per SOP and NIEHS guidelines
• Embedding - per SOP; use and programming of tissue processors; development of processing schedules
• Inventory materials; bag and store tissues
• Operation and maintenance of the cryostat for frozen sectioning
• QC review of slides for submission to Pathology
• Additional Responsibilities
• Necropsy - tissue identification; dissection according to SOP w/o trauma; gross descriptions per provided guidelines; timed necropsies
• Work in a team environment with a professional and positive attitude
• Other duties as needed

Management Responsibilities: None

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education

• B.S. degree in Biology or related field
• M.S. degree in health sciences

Experience

• > 8 years in Histology
• ≥ 5 years in Histology

Skills

• Experience with animal tissue
• Proficiency with immunohistochemistry, special stains, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and microscopy
• ASCP Registered Histology Technician preferred

Personnel Supervised

• None

Supervision Received

• Infrequently receives supervision and instructions
• Infrequently exercises discretionary authority

Working Environment

• Primarily laboratory/animal facility (respirator, safety glasses, lab coat, shoe covers, head cover, and gloves, as needed)
• Occasional office work
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required