Histology Technician/Histotechnologist
Hiring Organization:
SNBL USA, Ltd.
Date Posted:
2008-04-09
Position Description:
SNBL USA is a fast growing contract scientific research company providing pre clinical research services to biotech and pharmaceutical clients throughout the world. Our Company has 385 employees at two locations and is continuing to grow due to client demand for our services. SNBL USA strives to provide the highest quality research and science by encouraging an environment where our employees can generate their own personal successes, one day at a time. We believe that our employees are the key to our continued success and are looking for histology technician/histotechnologists.
This position will process, section, stain, and prepare slides of tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.
Responsibilities will include:
•Process, embed, section, and perform necessary stains to highlight specific tissue patterns and structures.
•Perform quality control (QC) on finished slide preparations.
•Maintain required documentation of all procedures and laboratory equipment.
•Review related documentation for deviations in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
•Maintain and troubleshoot equipment operation failures; take appropriate actions to keep interruptions in work flow to a minimum.
•Train and oversee histology laboratory personnel/assistants.
•Execute special histological and histochemical stains used to emphasize specific tissue elements.
•Perform special histological procedures such as frozen sectioning and electron microscopy preparations (e.g. plastic processing, embedding, sectioning), and photomicrography.
•May delegate some technical duties to subordinates/laboratory assistants.
Qualifications/Experience:
Education & Experience:
• Associate's (A.A.) degree or higher, specializing in anatomy-related medical science.
• HT/HTL certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).
• 1+ years related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience will be considered.
SNBL USA, Ltd. is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test required.
For more information about SNBL USA, Ltd., please visit our website at www.snblusa.com.
SNBL USA, Ltd. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, pharmaceutical, life, and disability insurances, 401(k), Section 125, and a generous PTO package.
For consideration send cover letter and resume to: hr@snblusa.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact
Information:
Human Resources
6605 Merrill Creek Parkway
Everett, WA 98203
USA
Telephone Number:
425-407-0121
Fax Number:
425-407-1122
Website:
http://www.snblusa.com
E-mail Address:
hr@snblusa.com
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