Histotechnician II, Histology Services

Champions Oncology Inc.•Rockville, MD

11d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Histotechnician II, Histology Services. This is an experienced level, full-time position located in Rockville, MD. The role involves performing routine histology on samples, including sectioning, H&E staining, embedding specimens, preparing staining solutions, and operating automated equipment. Responsibilities also include specimen grossing, immunohistochemistry staining, protocol development and optimization, antibody and equipment validations, quality assurance, coordinating with other departments for client requests, maintaining and programming laboratory equipment, inventorying supplies, general lab housekeeping, maintaining safety records, and keeping accurate records using LIMS and Microsoft Office.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively and productively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a strong sense of accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound and accurate judgment in making timely decisions.
Superior planning, organizational, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to assist with other duties in a dynamic environment.
Understanding of clinical testing regulations and standards (e.g. AAALAC, CLIA, CAP)
Ability to observe safety and security procedures.
BS degree in biology, pharmacology, or related field, or minimum or 2 years of related experience
Completion of accredited histology program
Experience with immunohistochemistry including design and validation of new protocols and antibodies

Nice To Haves

Experience in contract research animal facility or industry setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs routine histology on samples including sectioning, H&E stain techniques; embedding specimens; prepares various staining solutions; operating automated tissue processors, stainers, slide and cassette printers.
Perform accurate specimen grossing.
Performs immunohistochemistry staining and protocol development and optimization
Performs antibody and equipment validations and QC/QA of all antibodies and new reagent lots
Performs quality assurance procedures such as block and slide match, and reports discrepancies.
Coordinate with other departments to manage client requests, including the generation and shipping of slides, FFPE blocks, and other related tasks.
Maintains and programs laboratory equipment, notifying service personnel when more complex problems occur.
Performs related general duties such as inventorying supplies and reagents, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
Maintain accurate and detailed records using laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office suite programs.
Other duties may be assigned verbally at any time