Position Summary:
DLS is looking for a talented and passionate histology technician to join our dynamic team. As a histology technician, your work directly contributes to scientific discoveries that impact patient care and medical advancements.
A Day in the Life of a Histologist at Discovery Life Sciences:
- Use a microtome to cut thin sections from the embedded tissue blocks.
- Perform staining procedures to enhance the visibility of tissue structures.
- Review your prepared slides for quality and consistency
Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification Required
- Minimum of one year experience as a Histology Technician preferred
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational stills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure quality of all services, data and information being sent to customer and pathologists
- Ensure that all staff follow all HIPPA requirements
- Prepare sections of human tissue for microscopic evaluation using routine histology procedures including: embedding, microtomy, and hematoxylin and eosin staining and subsequent coverslipping of slides
- Prepare sections for immunohistochemistry evaluation
- Sectioning of RNAse free microscopic slides and paraffin curls for nucleic acid isolation downstream applications
- Perform special stains upon request
- Perform microscopic review/microanatomy (in conjunction with staff pathologist(s)) of blocks for projects
- Cleaning and maintenance of histology instruments
- Proper disposal of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines
- Pseudonymization of samples
- Key attention to detail while handling samples
- The ability to see and handle objects on a repetitive basis
- Work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals including formalin and xylene and may rarely involve contact with infectious diseases
- Creation and management of cases and review batches in image viewing platform
- Filing inventory samples in alphanumerical order
- Develop, coordinate and enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards within the FFPE Department
- Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory services, IT and project managers, logistics department, and product management to identify, prevent and resolve problems
- Collaborate with company departments, clients, and vendors through email and video meetings in a professional manner
- Edit, create, and manage excel spreadsheets and generated system reports
- Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its operations
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.
- Consistent and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Compensation and Benefits:
Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. . The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package options including free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability which start on your first day of employment. Free medical, dental and vision options for you and your Family members!
- 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment
- Flexible work hours
- Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, your BIRTHDAY, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
- Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
- Team-building activities and social events.
- Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program
Location and work hours:
- Located in Huntsville, Al or surrounding areas with a 5- day (M-F) work schedule, typically starting at 8AM local time.
We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The tasks, duties, and responsibilities listed in this position description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.Discovery Life Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
