Exact Sciences is a company that helps change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. They are seeking a Senior Histotechnologist to perform complex histology procedures, including cutting, microtomy, and IHC assays, and to provide day-to-day direction and guidance to Histotechnologists.
Requirements
- Perform complex and nonroutine histology procedures
- Assist with writing new procedures and revising procedures
- Prepare department for a CAP inspection and stay knowledgeable of the CAP Anatomic Checklist
- Act as a resource for technical personnel and respond to workplace questions and concerns
- Provides day-to-day direction and guidance to Histotechnologists
- Assess the competency of peers as needed
- Assist with new employee orientation and training
- Maintain stringent standards for quality, identify any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and immediately communicate these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for prompt resolution
- Conduct and document qualification of incoming reagent lots and instrumentation
- Monitor and process the histology queue for various tasks that need to be performed and perform these tasks independently or with minimal supervision
- Perform macrodissection of unstained slides in accordance with markings of stained slides provided by pathologists
- Prepare reagents, solutions, and controls
- Interact with pathologists and support laboratory staff in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner with high quality
- Assist with coordination of pharma services clients on execution of clinical research projects
- Assist in the identification of opportunities for histology process improvements, including lab workflows and associated SOPs
- Assist in equipment specification, installation, maintenance, and calibration
- Provide summary reports on process metrics, as needed
- Contribute to preparation and participate in internal/external inspections and audits
- Apply and integrate feedback in a professional manner
- Provide and receive open and regular feedback and adjust accordingly
- Prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality
- Display ability to work as part of a team
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Apply strong communication skills with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers
- Display high attention to detail with strong quality orientation
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
- Support and comply with the company’s 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 nights and/or weekends, as needed
- Ability to work seated for approximately 20% of a typical working day
- Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% 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 H&E and IHC stainers, microtomes, tissue water bath, embedding station, cryostat and coverslipper
- 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 high-speed centrifugation
- May use various chemicals to perform duties
Benefits
- Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
- Paid leave for parents and caregivers
- Retirement savings plan
- Wellness support
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
