Histotechnologist I

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Position Overview

The Histotechnologist I will perform skilled and accurate cutting on patient specimens under supervision interact with sending sites and ordering physicians perform quality control and specimenrelated checks and comply with all applicable local state and federal laboratory requirements.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain stringent standards for quality to identify any issues that might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety.
• Communicate issues to the appropriate management representatives to ensure prompt resolution as needed.
• Perform routine and nonroutine activities involved in histology to include sectioning and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining under supervision.
• Perform macrodissection of samples under supervision.
• Monitor and process workflow queues.
• Prepare reagents solutions and controls.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Assist in sample returns as needed.
• Interact with internal pathologists internal associates and external customers in accordance with Exact Sciences standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner with high quality.
• Process specimens for research and development sponsored studies.
• Assist in the identification of opportunities for process improvements for Exact Sciences histopathology.
• Assist in workflow protocol and related SOP development.
• Assist in equipment specification installation and maintenance.
• Provide guidance and training to research and development (R&D) staff relating to histopathology.
• Provide summary reports on process metrics as needed.
• Contribute to corporate strategy for inspection preparation or additional regulatory approval relating to Exact Sciences histopathology.
• Assist in running projects for development of Exact Sciences histopathology around new product services and processes.
• Participate in tactical development projects as needed.
• Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Apply strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Apply strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain open communication with internal employees managers and customers as needed.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the companys 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 on a mobile device tablet or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75 of a typical working day.
• 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 10 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 highspeed centrifugation.
• Ability and means to travel between Redwood City locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree.
• 2 years of experience in a histology laboratory with competency in microtomy/cutting embedding and 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

• Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences field.
• ASCP Board of Certification to include Histotechnician (HT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP.

Salary Range:

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation holidays volunteering and personal time) paid leave for parents and caregivers a retirement savings plan wellness support and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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