Charles River Laboratories Histology Technician III in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary Independently perform advanced histology functions. Prepare and review documentation and perform quality control review of study data. Provide expertise in the area of histology to other staff and visitors as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Independently perform advanced histology (slide QC, special stains, thin/thick sections, IHC, and serial/step sectioning). Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements. Prepare responses to audits, deviations, and other documentation from internal and external reviews of data. Perform method development experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, and/or offer solutions to technical challenges. Assist in training staff junior to this level. May serve as a source for pathology-related study information, which may require attendance of study meetings and/or conduct of meetings. May independently perform basic necropsy procedures (basic dissection, tissue collection/preservation, fresh tissue trimming, sample collection). May assist with and perform specialized necropsy procedures (collection of tissues for special procedures, perfusion fixation, fetal evaluation, specialized dissection, neurodissection, photography, etc.). Perform all other related duties as assigned. The pay rate for this position is between $32.00 and $33.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Job Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of pathology laboratory experience required. Certification/Licensure: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred. An equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Other: Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level and continued ability to perform those tasks are required. Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals. Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in a research laboratory environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from quiet to moderately noisy. COMMENTS: May occasionally work weekend/holidays and/or rotating on-call schedule. Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary Independently perform advanced histology functions. Prepare and review documentation and perform quality control review of study data. Provide expertise in the area of histology to other staff and visitors as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Independently perform advanced histology (slide QC, special stains, thin/thick sections, IHC, and serial/step sectioning). Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements. Prepare responses to audits, deviations, and other documentation from internal and external reviews of data. Perform method development experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, and/or offer solutions to technical challenges. Assist in training staff junior to this level. May serve as a source for pathology-related study information, which may require attendance of study meetings and/or conduct of meetings. May independently perform basic necropsy procedures (basic dissection, tissue collection/preservation, fresh tissue trimming, sample collection). May assist with and perform specialized necropsy procedures (collection of tissues for special procedures, perfusion fixation, fetal evaluation, specialized dissection, neurodissection, photography, etc.). Perform all other related duties as assigned. The pay rate for this position is between $32.00 and $33.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Job Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of pathology laboratory experience required. Certification/Licensure: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred. An equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Other: Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level and continued ability to perform those tasks are required. Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals. Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in a research laboratory environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from quiet to moderately noisy. COMMENTS: May occasionally work weekend/holidays and/or rotating on-call schedule. Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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