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San Diego, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing stateof theart CAP/CLIA accredited laboratory focused on accelerating biomarker and drug development. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and gain more experience in the areas of anatomic and molecular pathology. You will support a variety of projects with global reach have access to worldclass equipment and apply cuttingedge technologies in the area of spatial biology/omics.The Histotechnologist is responsible for specimen processing and producing complete reliable and accurate products to the pathologists both internal and external.

Laboratory Functions

    • Interprets physician notes and when clinical information is contradictive or missing obtains required information.
    • Determines specimen adequacy for all histology samples.
    • Receives accesses or rejects all specimens by following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    • Performs data entry of case information into the appropriate computer system ensuring that all identifying information is accurate and in the appropriate format.
    • Grosses processes embeds cuts stains performs special stains immunohistochemistry (IHC) recuts and coverslips all specimens received into the laboratory.
    • Reviews control slides to ensure proper staining patterns.
    • Validates equipment detection kits antibody lots blockers inhibitors control tissue and new antibodies and documents before use on any specimen.
    • Prepares stock reagents for use on manual and automated processes.
    • Reviews cases at the microscope and discusses tissue orientation requirements and diagnostic criteria with pathologist and other histotechnician(s)/histotechnologist(s) as needed.
    • Performs calibration of equipment as required.
    • Checks and monitors pH of solutions temperatures and room environmental conditions (e.g. humidity) on a regular basis and documents the value for each on the proper chart/log.
    • Performs and documents daily monthly quarterly & annual maintenance activities.
    • Transmits clinical trial subject data via laboratory information system protocol.
    • Performs all housekeeping duties in the work area and laboratory.
    • Checks orders and restocks supply inventory to ensure timely processing of each specimen.
    • Participates actively in all laboratory quality management functions.
    • Assists the supervisor in the creation revision retirement implementation and annual review of SOPs
    • Respects the confidentiality of patient records.
    • Disposes of and properly handles sharps reagents biological and/or hazardous waste in a manner that is consistent with laboratory state and federal regulations.
    • Utilizes maintains troubleshoots and documents equipment maintenance according to checklist to ensure proper performance of equipment.
    • Follows laboratory requirements to file retain or destroy tissue blocks slides logs and paperwork.
    • Coordinates workload to maximize productivity and quality of work based upon metrics.
    • Completes all procedures expected in the scheduled time without loss of work quality.
    • Notifies management regarding trends changes or problems as they occur.
    • Adheres to SOPs work area instructions and policies related to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and FDA guidances and compliance requirements.
    • Follows the College of American Pathologist (CAP) requirements for performing proficiency testing and reporting results.
    • Participates in training/teaching as requested.

Other Functions

    • Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
    • Possesses high standards for organization and quality.
    • Assists with departmental projects as assigned by management.
    • Reviews current literature and attends training sessions to keep informed of new developments in the field.
    • Checks email on a regular basis no less than daily or as directed by management.
    • Conducts business in a manner that puts the lives of our patients and the relationships with our clients as the highest priority.
    • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed.

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Employment Type

Full-Time

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