Lab Technician, Histology

Charles River Laboratories•Stilwell, KS

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About The Position

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 A Technician I is in training to perform and become competent in on-boarding tasks, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic tasks required to conduct a study, which may include labelling samples, shipping specimens, handling organs/tissues, tissue bagging, small animal tissue trimming, slide staining, equipment maintenance. As they gain experience the technician may be assigned to work on study, performing and becoming more efficient in tasks required of the department training plan as they work towards Technician II competency. The technician initially works under close supervision with a trainer or buddy and ideally becomes more independent as they move towards competency.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Certification/Licensure: None, unless required by local government.
Team oriented attitude with the aptitude to work individually and undirected to maintain efficient workflows.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of English.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to work under specific time constraints.

Responsibilities

Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
Train in on-boarding tasks which may include labelling samples, shipping specimens, handling organs/tissues, tissue bagging, small animal tissue trimming, slide staining, equipment maintenance.
Promote a One Team culture. Support neighboring functional areas by training on related skills specific to each area's needs.
Manipulate, cut, and embed small and large tissue samples with correct orientation for evaluation.
Work within a fast-paced environment, with high-volume throughput.
Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.