Description: CBSET, Inc. is a recognized leader in preclinical biomedical research. We make it our mission to help our sponsors accelerate the development of novel and innovative pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, and medical devices. CBSET offers extensive regulatory and scientific expertise to the Medtech and biopharma industry around the globe in order to rapidly transform early-stage concepts into novel therapies
By working as a Histotechnician II, you will be part of a collaborative effort with our clients to advance biomedical research through innovative, high-quality services. In addition, CBSET is proud to offer a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and an opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan.
Please be aware that the requirements presented within this job listing are the basic qualifications required for the Histotechnician position; however, the job title will be contingent upon the level of experience of the candidate in those requirements.
Responsibilities:
- · Technical expectations may include: performing basic necropsy and perfusion techniques, tissue specimen collection and labeling, tissue processing, embedding, sawing, grinding, microtomy, and slide staining.
· Administrative expectations may include slide, tissue block, and data record generation and organization; laboratory supply and reagent inventory and ordering.
· Participate in study pre-initial meetings.
· Generate quality and timely data in compliance with GLP guidelines, including documentation of protocol/SOP deviations/incidents with supervision.
· Perform data review/quality control.
· Train staff on performing technical procedures.
· Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
· Work effectively as a team member.
· Possess flexibility and willingness to perform other related duties as required.
· Maintain effective interactions with regulatory officers, directors, managers, and administrators.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate’s (AS) or Bachelor’s (BA/ BS) degree, science major preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Driver’s license, HT or HTL (ASCP) certification preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
· 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
· Effective oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to consistently lift and move at least 50 pounds.
· Work effectively as a team member.
· Flexibility and willingness to perform other related duties as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Animal facility and laboratories with moderate noise possible and exposure to hazardous/noxious devices (e.g., needles, scalpel blades, etc.) and chemicals (e.g., anesthetic gases, formalin, alcohols, xylenes, etc.)
· General office working conditions, with generally quiet noise conditions
COMMENTS:
May require occasional duties on weekends and/or holidays.
May require occasional travel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Lexington, MA 02421: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person