Biorepository, Histotechnologist I
Publication date:
15 August 2024Workload:
100%- Place of work:Redwood - 701 Galveston
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Position Overview
The Biorepository, Histotechnologist I is responsible for performing histology services and operational activities in support of clinical trials, research & development requests, process improvement studies, and other tissue-focused initiatives that fall outside the scope of the commercial laboratory space. This position requires strong communication, organizational, and technical skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on the delivery of high-quality sample services.
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Receive sample shipments, make initial quality assessments, and complete accessioning workflows.
- Perform high-quality routine histology activities in accordance with established policies and procedures, including tissue slide labeling, sectioning, mounting, staining, and cover slipping.
- Perform macro-dissection of unstained tissue sections in accordance with markings provided by pathologists.
- Assist in maintaining a well-organized physical inventory of samples.
- Support digital pathology activities, as needed.
- Assist in sample retrievals and send outs.
- Monitor the team’s service request / workflow queue; prioritize and execute tasks independently or with minimal supervision to achieve deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal pathologists, supporting departments, cross-functional study team members, and external stakeholders to ensure sample requests / workflows are supported in a timely manner.
- Maintain stringent standards for quality, identify issues that might adversely impact sample quality and future test results, and promptly communicate issues to leadership as necessary for resolution.
- Assist in equipment specification, installation, and maintenance.
- Ensure lab supplies are well organized and appropriately stocked.
- Assist in workflow, protocol, and related SOP development.
- Assist in the identification of continuous improvement opportunities for Exact Sciences’ Biorepository and histopathology functions.
- Provide guidance and education to customers and stakeholders related to histology.
- Maintain and report out on service support metrics, as needed.
- Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
- A passion to learn new techniques and grow professionally.
- Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality.
- Apply strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and within a matrixed team environment.
- Apply strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain open communication with team members, cross-functional partners, and internal / external customers.
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset.
- 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 designated schedule.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed.
- Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 25% 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 microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
- 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.
- Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in biology, life sciences, or field as outlined in the essential duties, or high school diploma and 2 years of experience in histology in lieu of an Associate’s degree.
- 2+ years of experience in a histology laboratory with demonstrated competency in tissue cutting routine staining.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences field.
- HT(ASCP) or HLT(ASCP) certification.
- Understanding of surgical pathology and tissue microanatomy.
- Previous experience in a clinical laboratory or biorepository setting processing and/or coordinating tissue samples.
Salary Range:
$66,000.00 - $106,000.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - CA - Redwood City on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to receive company stock upon hire as well as annually.
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