Charles River Laboratories · 17 hours ago
Histology Technician I
Horsham, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expCharles River Laboratories is an early-stage contract research organization that assists in drug development. They are seeking a Histology Technician I to perform basic histology laboratory procedures and assist with the documentation and shipping of samples.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Assist with and perform basic histology procedures (trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping)
Receive samples, complete tracking documentation, and prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required
1 year of pathology laboratory experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
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
Must be able to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue and know correct anatomic terms
Experience with computer software programs is preferred
Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds
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
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
Preferred
Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred
Experience with computer software programs is preferred
Benefits
Bonus/incentives based on performance
401K
Paid time off
Stock purchase program
Health and wellness coverage
Employee and family wellbeing support programs
Work life balance flexibility
Company
Charles River Laboratories
At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.
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Funding
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$1.54BKey Investors
The Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
2024-06-11Grant· $1.3M
2021-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2019-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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