Histology Technician II

Location: St. Louis

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On-site locations:
St. Louis MO - Worthingtontime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 24 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100805

We are seeking a Histology Technician for our Maryland Heights location. Great working environment with full benefits.
*** Position Title
****** Histology Technician I
****** Responsibilities and Duties
**** Follow SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company procedures
* Maintain confidential information consistent with Inotiv corporate policy
* Demonstrate Inotiv Core Values
* * General
* * Interact with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner
* Support and participate in company initiatives
* Perform other duties as assigned
* * Specific
* * 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
*** Position Requirements
**** Education and experience
** 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
* Required experience must also reflect the Skills and Responsibilities outlined below

* Skills and abilities

** 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
*** Performance requirements
**** General
* * 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
* Physical Activity
** 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
* Working Conditions
** 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…