Histology Technician

Histology Technician Req ID #:  91891 Location: 

Senneville, Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3 For over 20 years, Cellero, A Charles River Company, has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies.

Our team works with blood donor Research Champions nobly making possible critical blood-based research that is saving lives. Our Research Champions care team recruiters educate donors about research, helps pre-screen potential donors, and coordinates donor participation to meet researchers’ timeline needs. Our Specialists are also the face of the company to lay and professional visitors.

We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees. That is why we are devoted to making Cellero a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at Cellero, you will make a difference every day.

  Job Summary Perform routine histology techniques such as: animal tissue cutting, automated tissue preparation, paraffin embedding, microtome cutting, manual staining and blade mounting. We are seeking a Technician for our Histology site located in Sennevile, Qc.

The following are responsibilities related to the Histology Technician: Prepare tissues for microscopic analysis Apply histology techniques: dissection, circulation, coating, cut out of paraffin or plastic, colouring and quality control. Designs and/or executes pathology testing strategies and studies. Leads the conduct of pathologic investigations, reviews and interprets data, communicates results to clients and writes final reports. Serves as Project Scientist, Principal Investigator, Contributing Scientist, Project Leader or Study Director, as applicable. Functions as a subject matter expert and interprets and evaluates the work in areas such as clinical pathology, morphology, histology, histopathology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, morphometrics or electron microscopy. Ensures compliance with protocols and all applicable SOPs. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues in the laboratory when scientific expertise is needed. May introduce new technologies or introduce improvements in existing technologies. Provides advisory functions to clients designing a program or experiment, dealing with specific dataset interpretation, or when appropriate answering questions from regulatory authorities.

We are seeking a candidate who: Possesses a DEC in Medical Laboratory, Inventory and Research in Biology or other DEC in science or a B.Sc. in Biology or relevant work experience. Is able to manipulate items up to 30 lbs. Is meticulous, organized and able to work as a team. Able to work with computers

About Cellero

Cellero, A Charles River Company, is a global leader and trusted brand in the customization of humanderived biological products and services for biomedical research, drug discovery, and cell and gene therapy development. Together with our new affiliate, HemaCare, A Charles River Company, Cellero’s vertically integrated solutions support preclinical research, clinical studies from phases 1 to 3, and commercialization with high-quality RUO and GMP-compliant starting material and apheresis collections. 

In August 2020, Cellero was acquired by Charles River Laboratories. Combined with Charles River’s integrated, early-stage portfolio of discovery, safety assessment, and manufacturing support services, the acquisition creates a unique, comprehensive solution for researchers and cell therapy developers and manufacturers worldwide to help accelerate their critical programs from basic research and proofof-concept to regulatory approval and commercialization. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs and enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. We work closely with our clients throughout the clinical process to maximize success and drive positive clinical outcomes. 

Together, with over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in +20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Cellero, we are passionate about our role improving the quality of people’s lives. We have proudly supported the development of many of the current commercially available FDA-approved immunocellular therapies. Our mission is to provide a best-in-class portfolio of high quality, customizable human cellular material and services to support drug discovery, scientific research, and cell therapy. This resonates from our employees and impacts our customers because we know that every day is an opportunity to advance discoveries and make a difference in someone’s life. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.cellero.com and criver.com

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