Histotechnologist/Histotechnician I

Histotechnologist/Histotechnician I Histology

About Flagship. At Flagship Biosciences, we are dedicated to improving the health of patients everywhere by pioneering the most advanced tissue image analysis, clinical support, and diagnostics services that help pharmaceutical companies develop the solutions to treat, manage, and cure the world's most challenging medical conditions. Flagship develops its analytic and infrastructure technology in-house, providing truly unique capabilities not available anywhere else in the market. None of this can be done without a strong, talented team of people dedicated to moving medicines forward. 

Our Cultural Values

• Smart and Hungry: We simplify complex problems. We are never satisfied and we love to learn. 
• Find a Way:  We find solutions for any problem. We must collaborate to win.
• Get the Right Stuff Done: The right strategy and execution to positively impact patients' lives. 
• Respect: Open communication, refer to the expert but respect equal say at the table.

Position Summary 

The Histotechnologist/Histotechnician I, under limited supervision, performs technical procedures in the IHC/Histology laboratory. Routine tasks include specimen processing, specimen embedding, FFPE sectioning, frozen sectioning, and staining. 

Job Classification – Full time, non-exempt Reports to:  Laboratory Manager

Essential Job Functions 

• Perform immunohistochemical and histological procedures
• Perform assay development to ensure ideal staining conditions for antibodies
• Participate in other research activities
• Operate and maintain general laboratory equipment including analytical balance, pH meter, tissue processor, embedding center, microtome, cryostat and autostainers
• Record keeping and documentation of all laboratory procedures to ensure quality control standards are being met
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all equipment and tests including maintaining proper documentation; annual review of all SOPs
• Perform routine special stains per established procedures and histology standards
• Utilize technical and troubleshooting skills and strengths to quickly and efficiently complete projects
• Work as part of a project team to complete projects
• Attend and contribute to project team meetings
• Assist in organizing work and storage space and in general lab upkeep
• Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education on an annual basis, including attendance at required meetings
• Cross train, special projects, and other duties, as assigned 

Basic Qualifications

• Histotechnologist (HTL, ASCP) or Histotechnician (HT, ASCP) Certification and
• 0 to 3 years of experience in animal and human research using histology skills: embedding, sectioning and staining
• Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, cellular structure and function
• Advanced laboratory technical skills, including ability to multitask, troubleshoot, and perform quality control work at a high level with minimal oversight
• Advanced technical understanding of immunohistochemical staining procedures
• Ability to work well in a team setting 
• Demonstrated problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Ability to complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education, including attending required meetings
• Ability to work overtime hours, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree 
• Bachelor's Degree in a Biological/Life Science preferred
• Knowledge of fluorescent assays
• Presenting scientific ideas in a group setting
• Advanced knowledge of Immunohistochemistry and In-situ hybridization assays, including troubleshooting and development of new assays 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for 6-8 hours per day; frequently required to sit 2-4 hours per day; specific vision abilities include color discrimination, depth perception, and close visual acuity; occasional distance vision. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

Typical work environment is primarily in a laboratory setting, where the employee is frequently exposed to laboratory chemicals, infectious diseases, lung/skin irritations; occasionally exposed to blood/body fluid and noise/vibration. The stress level in this position is considered moderate.