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Exact Sciences · 4 days ago

Histology Assistant II

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$34K/yr - $56K/yr

0+ years exp

Exact Sciences is dedicated to changing how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. The Histology Assistant II will be responsible for preparing DNA extraction and H&E staining, while ensuring laboratory safety and quality controls are adhered to.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Shauntina McAllister

Responsibilities

Assist in the general upkeep of the laboratory; including, but not limited to, maintaining sufficient inventory of material, supplies, equipment, cleaning glassware, and racks

Perform laboratory decontamination using the appropriate materials

Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment according to the manufacture specifications

Dispose of non-biohazard and biohazard waste

Re-stock laboratory and distribute supplies to work areas

Assist with special projects, as needed

Track samples using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and excel spreadsheets by following standard operating procedures (SOPs)

File and store slides and FFPE tissue blocks

Assist with the initial quality review of incoming specimens

Label FFPE blocks, slides, and DNA tubes by following SOPs

Assist with macrodissecting by following SOPs

Record all required temperatures in the lab and take corrective actions, as needed

Maintain all histology equipment and corresponding documentation; including, but not limited to, QC worksheets, preventive maintenance records, and day to day maintenance

Apply and integrate feedback in a professional manner

Provide and receive open and regular feedback and adjust accordingly

Prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality

Display ability to work as part of a team

Adapt to a fast-paced environment

Apply strong communication skills with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees and management

Display high attention to detail with strong quality orientation

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures

Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization

Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed

Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day

Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height

Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements

Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including H&E stainers, microtomes, tissue water bath, embedding station, and coverslipper

May perform repetitious actions using lab tools

Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range

May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation

May use various chemicals to perform duties

Qualification

Laboratory experienceHistology techniquesQuality controlLIMS proficiencyEmbedding experienceCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detailAdaptability