Histology​/Necropsy Technician

Introduction

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health, LLC is seeking candidates for a Histology/Necropsy Technician to support a government customer rick. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

The salary range for this exempt position has been established at $75,000 - $84,000.

In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match.

The Employee shall serve as a pathology technician and provide necropsy, histology, and any other related pathology technical support to assist pathologists and scientists in the Pathology Division. The Employee shall provide technical support to assist pathologists during necropsy procedures as well as perform independent tissue collections, tissue accessioning, and routine and special histological processing on submitted cases, including but not limited to molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry.

The Employee shall perform duties and responsibilities as a team member and independently, based on guidelines and objectives provided by the technical point of contact (TPOC) and pathology laboratory manager. The Employee shall be required to perform necropsy and related procedures in BSL-1 through BSL-4 in accordance with all institute safety recommendations, guidelines, and procedures.

• Variable work hours may apply based on technical job requirements, including occasional night and weekend hours.
• Prepare the instruments and other materials necessary to conduct necropsies. Collect specimens such as tissues, culture samples, and blood or body fluid samples during necropsy. Dissect, or assist with the dissection of laboratory animals and properly collect, label, and preserve/fix tissue specimens as required. Dispose of animal carcasses in accordance with institute safety guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare preliminary record of gross findings using appropriate pathological terminology. Prepare and transmit gross photographic images.
• Accession submitted cases into the pathology database and perform database entry procedures utilizing computer hardware and software. Maintain accurate records of all specimens.
• Perform routine and special histological procedures, including but not limited to molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization, involving specimen trim-in, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and archival of completed case materials.
• Assist in the maintenance and operation of the ultra structural and molecular pathology laboratories. Ensure laboratories meet biosafety and good laboratory practice (GLP) requirements, and ensure laboratories are fully stocked, operational, and meet all inspection requirements.
• Evaluate, modify, or develop procedures to meet special requirements of particular research studies. Mentor and skill-verify new technicians to ensure trainees follow all Institute biocontainment training and laboratory biosafety requirements. Advise and train new laboratory personnel and investigators on methods and materials needed to assure proper tissue handling and collection, and preservation of specimens for a wide variety of histological, immunohistochemical, and special molecular or pathology relevant/related procedures and assays.
• Operate, calibrate, and clean specialized equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure accurate, high-quality results to meet stringent clinical, research and GLP requirements.
• Prepare documentation to request changes to current Division SOPs. Track and adhere to sensitive timelines. Perform quality control checks and acquire all signatures necessary for SOP change approval. Review and report changes needed for periodic review documents. Revise existing SOPs and be the point of contact for Pathology SOP issues and questions.
• Perform required job-related training, to include GLP training as necessary in accordance with Pathology Division policies and procedures.
• Act as alternate user and assist the subject matter expert with operating microscope slide scanning instrumentation (i.e.; Olympus VS200 Research Slide Scanner or equivalent) and to prepare and organize digital image files for pathologist review.
• May be required to attend one scientific conference annually to obtain continuing education and to ensure cutting edge knowledge and techniques are maintained.
• Participate in manuscript development and preparation for publication of research as required.
• BPRP enrollment is required and shall be held and maintained in accordance with the provisions in this contract and all applicable regulations.

This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.