QC Histology Technician
QC Histology Technician
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Job Description
Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!
Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry age sex marital status national origin disability or veteran status.
Why youll love working atAxogen:
- Friendly openandfunteam culturethat values uniqueperspectives
- Company-wide dedicationto profoundly impacting patients lives
- Comprehensive high-quality benefitspackage effective on date of hire
- Educationalassistanceavailable for all employees
- Matching 401(k)retirementplan
- Paid holidaysincluding floating holidaysto be used at your discretion
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Referral incentive program
Axogen Mission and Business Purpose
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering business development and clinical research activities objectively target advancements in standards of care.
Job Summary of the QC Histology Technician
The Quality Control (QC) Histology Laboratory Technician will support QC Histological testing by conducting a variety of laboratory tasks. He/she will also be responsible for routine laboratory operations including maintenance solution and media preparation routine testing ordering supplies and laboratory housekeeping. The QC Histology Technician will be required to handle biohazardous materials.
The successful candidate will carry out testing and evaluations according to established procedures document results and detail any testing observations. He/she may be responsible for incoming materials release in process testing and release testing. He/she will also contribute to writing reports and documenting laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs). The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning disinfecting and managing inventory of lab equipment other related duties as assigned.
Requirements of the QC Histology Technician
- Associate degree in chemistry biology or a science/technical related field required (Bachelors degree preferred)
- Prior experience working in a biology microbiology clinical or chemistry laboratory preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Prior experience working with animal and human tissue and handling biohazardous materials preferred
- Competency in aseptic techniques and working under a laminar flow hood/biosafety cabinet preferred
- Experience working in an FDA or AATB regulated industry medical or biotech experience preferred
Responsibilities of the QC Histology Technician
The specific duties of the QC Histology Technician include but are not limited to:
- Conducting the laboratorys daily operations with primary focus on the Histology analysis.
- Performing tasks accurately and according to procedures.
- Operating histology equipment including but not limited to tissue processing slide staining slide scanning and image analysis.
- Performing laboratory equipment preventative maintenance calibrations and validations according to appropriate local state and federal regulations.
- Preparing solutions and reagents following standard formulations and procedures.
- Cleaning and sterilizing instruments glassware and equipment; restocking supplies and materials.
- Monitoring inventory levels ordering materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures ensuring orders are fulfilled upon receipt.
- Following laboratory policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and appropriate state and federal regulations.
- Complying with all company policies procedures and SOPs.
- Setting up equipment and materials to perform scheduled analyses.
- Performing all other duties as directed by Supervisor including cross-training for non-histology related laboratory methods.
Location
913 Industrial Drive Place Vandalia OH 45377
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Benefits/Compensation
This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
Benefits offered for this position include Health Dental Vision Matching 401K Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays 3 Floating Holidays Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Medical Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Paid Caregiver Leave Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Disability Insurance as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.
Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
