Senior Histologist

Job Title: Senior Histologist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Histologist to join our team at North American Science Associates, Inc. As a Senior Histologist, you will be responsible for preparing microscopic slides for research and diagnostic purposes, including fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, microtomy, and mounting. You will also be responsible for conducting general housekeeping of the laboratory, disposing of biohazards and other materials, and labeling slides and cassettes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare microscopic slides for research and diagnostic purposes, including fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, microtomy, and mounting.
• Conduct general housekeeping of the laboratory, including cleaning slides and disposing of biohazards and other materials.
• Label slides and cassettes and box slides or samples for shipment to pathologists, archives, and/or clients.
• Change processors and stainers and perform quality control procedures on all samples to ensure accuracy and excellence.
• May develop procedures for tissue handling and process tissues appropriately for review by a pathologist.
• May organize and participate in necropsies and perform photography and high-resolution x-ray imaging and film developing.
• Maintain records according to good laboratory practices and coordinate and perform the shipping of all pathology-related specimens.
• May perform tissue trimming according to established guidelines and maintain proficiency in all appropriate designated departmental SOPs with knowledge of lab processes.
• Maintain a clean, GLP-compliant lab and ensure all logbooks are reviewed and correct, and maintain laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs.
• Perform calibration or validation activities applicable to specialized equipment and assist with reviewing and revising histology-related SOPs and forms as necessary.
• Capable of conducting hard and soft plastics processing, embedding, and staining, and assist in the completion of complicated client requests/projects.
• Train new Associates on pathology techniques and on equipment SOPs and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• HT or HTL ASCP certification preferred.
• 2+ years of histology experience required, with four years' experience with plastic procedures preferred.
• Associate's degree and/or Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related discipline, with a degree in histology, or curriculum that includes hands-on histology techniques is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to sharp objects, toxic or caustic chemicals, and a variety of livestock, domestic, and laboratory animals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fluoroscopy and biohazards such as blood-borne pathogens and zoonotic diseases.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and work/type at a computer.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.
• The employee is regularly required to use hand-held cutting knives and blades for precise cutting of materials.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Employee may be required to view computer monitors, look through microscopes, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.