213883 - Histopathology Technician
Industry
SCI
Region
CA-Southern California - San Diego
City
West Sacramento
State
CA
Rate
Up to $40.00 DOE
Duration
12 Months
Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Histopathology Technician for a contract opportunity in West Sacramento, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Ability to work efficiently without much supervisory direction over hours as needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
o Performing histological procedures including specimen embedding, sectioning, and staining.
o Assistance in the gross room, accessioning, cassette and slide labeling.
o Prepares tissue samples for routine microscopic analysis and further complex testing.
o Maintains and operates laboratory equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and procedures.
o Demonstrates knowledge of quality, safety, and compliance programs.
o Investigates documents, communicates and resolves needs, problems or complaints.
o Performs area-specific support/clinical activities.
o Train other testing personnel
o Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, such as: word processing and information systems
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Understanding of regulatory compliance and HIPAA
o Visual requirements to distinguish colors for analysis; and auditory requirements to hear timers on equipment.
o Fine hand manipulation is required to operate equipment, manipulate and pipette specimens.
o Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office writing up experiments, validation documents, and standard operating procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o License/Certification: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) or eligible for either certification, preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Accredited High School Diploma or GED

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

Contact
Zachary Fasano
zfasano@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x252 or (800) 927-9318 x252

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.