Histology Technician III
Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)
Durham, NC, US, 27703
Job Summary
We are seeking a Histology Technician III for our Safety Assessment site located in Durham, NC.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
The Histology Technician III will independently perform advanced histology functions, prepare and review documentation, perform quality control review of study data, and provide expertise in the area of histology to other staff and visitors as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Independently perform advanced histology (slide QC, special stains, thin/thick sections, IHC, and serial/step sectioning).
- Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
- Prepare responses to audits, deviations, and other documentation from internal and external reviews of data.
- Perform method development experiments trouble shoot technical challenges, and/or offer solutions to technical challenges.
- Prepare study specific procedure documentation.
- Assist in training staff junior to this level.
- May serve as a source for pathology related study information, which may require attendance of study meetings and/or conduct of meetings.
- May independently perform basic necropsy procedures (basic dissection, tissue collection/preservation, fresh tissue trimming, sample collection).
- May assist with and perform specialized necropsy procedures (collection of tissues for special procedures, perfusion fixation, fetal evaluation, specialized dissection, neurodissection, photography, etc.).
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred
- 3 years of pathology laboratory experience
- HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred
The pay range for this position is $64,700 - $70,000/yr. Please note that compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and certifications.
About Safety Assessment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 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 companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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 [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job posted: 2024-06-04
