Charles River Laboratories
Company Name
Charles River Laboratories
Address
Open Positions in South San Francisco, CA area, Headquarters, Wilmington, MA, 01887, United States
Contact Name
Alicia Miller
Phone Number
714 315-3206
Email Address
alicia.miller@crl.com
Company Website
Job Title
HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN II
Sector
Healthcare
Part Time/Full Time/Other
Full-Time
Is it a student job?
Yes
Wage/Salary
TBD
Education Level
High School, Associate Degree
Job Description
Charles River is currently seeking a qualified applicant to fill a fulltime Histology Technician II position in the South San Francisco, CA area. In this role, the Histology Technician II will be responsible for performing routine and advanced histology procedures including processing, embedding, microtomy, cryosectioning, staining, cover slipping and slide scanning, slide QC, special stains and thick/thin sectioning. They will conduct all slide and tissue cassette printing, and slide labeling.
The successful candidate will be able to perform necropsy procedures including blood and tissue collection, fixation (including perfusion, snap freezing, OCT embedding), fresh tissue trimming and organ weights. They will be able to differentiate normal from abnormal tissue. They will also track samples and supplies, maintain instrument records and may assist in training of new staff.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Interested candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years of pathology laboratory experience. An Associate’s Degree or equivalent in a Biological Science program is preferred. An ASCP Certification at the HT or HTL level is also preferred. (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience requirements listed above.)
Charles River offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We invite you to contact us for a discussion about this exciting employment opportunity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a current resume via email to Alicia Miller, Recruiting Specialist at alicia.miller@crl.com
Expiration Date
August 15, 2017