Histology Assistant at Ateeca in Horsham, PA

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Job Title: Histology Lab Assistant
Duration: 06+months
Pay rate: $22.00-$24.00/hr on W2.
Location: Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044, USA

Onsite Interviews
8-5 and some weekends possibly depending on the workload

BASIC SUMMARY:

• Perform basic histology laboratory procedures. Participate in the documentation of all activities as required. Assist with shipping and receiving of samples.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with and perform basic histology procedures (trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping).
• Receive samples, complete tracking documentation, and prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
• Experience: None.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors. Experience with computer software programs is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
• Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a research laboratory environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from quiet to moderately noisy.

COMMENTS:

• May occasionally work weekend/holidays and/or rotating on-call schedule.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Experience:

• Histology: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Horsham, PA 19044 (Required)

Work Location: In person