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Inotiv · 3 months ago

Histology Technician II

St. Louis MO - Worthington

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company, and they are seeking a Histology Technician II for their Maryland Heights location. The role involves processing tissue samples, embedding tissue into paraffin blocks, generating quality tissue sections, and ensuring compliance with laboratory requirements.

BiopharmaLife ScienceMedical DevicePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Follow SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company procedures

Maintain confidential information consistent with Inotiv corporate policy

Demonstrate Inotiv Core Values

Interact with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner

Support and participate in company initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum level of being proficient in the processing of tissue samples according to laboratory protocols

Minimum level of being proficient in the skill of embedding tissue into paraffin blocks

Minimum level of being proficient microtomy and to generate quality tissue sections

Accurately mount tissue specimens on glass slides

Examine blocks and or slides to identify anatomical landmarks macroscopically or microscopically to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements

Document and maintain study records to comply with appropriate regulatory requirements

Review and understand data associated with the study

Qualification

Certified Histology TechnicianTissue sample processingMicrotomyMicrosoft OfficeAttention to detailCritical thinkingMultitaskingLearning new methodsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Certified Histology Technician HT or HTL(ASCP), ASCP board certified eligible or have a minimum of one year of relevant industry experience

High School Diploma or GED, with lab and GLP experience preferred

Attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills

Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and initiate probable solution ideas

Ability to multitask

Provide technical input as appropriate

Perform calibration of laboratory equipment as assigned

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, pathologists and other Inotiv staff members

Maintain good working skills while working towards or under a given deadline

Ability and desire to learn new methods or workflows

General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn new laboratory software

Demonstrate an understanding of SOPs and Good Laboratory Practice regulations (21 CFR, Part 58) as these relate to study-specific services provided, this job description and general facility operations

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of relevant computer systems, specifically MS Excel, Word, and Outlook

Document all GLP, GCP, and process training, provide a CV and ensure that his/her training file is kept current

Documenting all study and laboratory activities as required for compliance and to maintain study data files and specimens in an organized and confidential fashion

Moderate physical activity This position will require frequent walking, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, carrying, heavy lifting (max. 50lbs), reaching while standing, gripping and twisting hand movements, finger control and other general repetitive motions (for more than four [4] hours per day)

Able to wear latex or nitrile gloves, dust mask or respirator, and safety glasses as required

Ability to read and understand applicable materials

Manual dexterity to operate assigned laboratory equipment and computers

Able to read and interpret test results and instrument specifications

Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work or laboratory environment

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include use of protective equipment

The noise level is usually moderate

This position will frequently be involved with sharp, solvents, irritants, acids, bases, and other hazardous chemicals, flammable materials and bio-hazards. Due to exposure to hazardous biological material (which may include HPB positive specimens), immunization to Hepatitis B and/or other diseases may be a requirement