Histology Technician​/Histology Technologist

Histology Technician/Histology Technologist (All Levels)

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At Altasciences, we work together to contribute to the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them to those in need faster. Regardless of your role, we all play an important part, and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people around the world. By respecting our values of staff development, customer orientation, quality and excellence, respect, and integrity, we seek to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals like you to join our growing team!

Whether you are a recent university graduate or looking for your next career opportunity, it is time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together, and it is together that we are Altasciences.

About the Role
Join our team as a Histology Technician/Histology Technologist, where you’ll help prepare and process samples for scientific research. You’ll learn hands-on skills like tissue slicing and staining, maintaining lab equipment, and organizing supplies in a clean, safe environment. Minimal experience? No problem! We offer training, making this a great role for someone eager to start a career in science and lab work.

To perform this job successfully, the individual is required to perform, but not limited to the preparation of quality tissue samples for histopathologic evaluation; identification of tissue samples for proper embedding orientation; microtomy skills; performance of routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining procedures; knowledge of the use and maintenance of equipment used for the preparation of tissue samples and the ability to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment.

What You'll Do Here

• Maintains and documents the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment

• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly laboratory environment

• Performs paraffin tissue processing

• Identifies required tissue sample orientation and performs paraffin embedding procedures

• Uses microtomy skills in the preparation of routine (paraffin embedded) microscopic slides according to standard operating procedures and/or required by study protocols

• Performs routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining as well as cover slipping microscopic slides

• Troubleshoots equipment and/or operation failures and takes appropriate actions to keep interruptions to a minimum.

• Analyzes raw data collection and solves for deviation in standard operating procedures (SOP) and/or protocol requirements

• Disposition of hazardous chemicals, generation of the hazardous chemical lab pack, and data entry to the laboratory hazardous chemical records

• Ordering of warehouse supplies and data entry to laboratory inventory records

• Additional training pertaining to tissue trimming and bone decalcification

• Additional training pertaining to special necropsy procedures

What You Need to Succeed

• Associates degree specializing in science preferred

• 1+ year laboratory experience and/or training

• HT (ASCP) eligible within one year of employment

• Basic computer software skills, MS Office Suite required

• Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing

• Basic math skills for the preparation of reagents

• Ability to troubleshoot basic laboratory equipment

• Continual GLP training

• HTI Personnel Training and Qualification Matrix

• Identification of tissue organs and/or tissue samples

• Microtomy skills

• Routine hematoxylin and eosin staining

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

• Telework when applicable

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Annual Performance Reviews

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WE ADVANCE IN UNISON TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM IMPACT WHILE OFFERING A PERSONALIZED TOUCH.

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!