Pathology Associate

• About the Role
• To provide high quality and timely processing of pathological specimens through gross examinations, necropsies, tissue trimming and tissue processing as specified in company protocols and SOPs.

What You'll Do Here

Train and become fluent on core SOPs

Necropsy

Organ weighing

Bone marrow smear preparation

Tissue trimming

Use of an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS)

Heat sealing

Archiving

Quality check (QC) review

PA I will train on becoming a Lead Study Technician (LST)

Reviewing protocols for correctness

Attendance in protocol reviews, pre-necropsy meetings and departmental meetings

Complete study set-up

Maintaining necropsy suites, including other Pathology lab areas

Maintaining instruments and equipment

Maintaining facility records (i.e., fridge/freezer storage records, wet room storage records, equipment use logs)

Assist with chemical management by maintaining stock and working solutions

Assist with waste management

Ordering and stocking

Specialized necropsies and tissue trimming procedures as required by protocols

What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) preferred; Associates degree or additional work experience acceptable

6 months to 1 year biological science or laboratory related work if B.S. or B.A. degree requirement not met

Working knowledge of anatomic biology

Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite required

Proficiency in English including speaking, reading, and writing

Advanced Math skills specifically that apply to scientific data

Basic bench chemistry

Aptitude for pathology and histology techniques

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills,

Strong attention to detail

Participation in company On-Call policy

Continual GLP training

What We Offer

The hourly range estimated for this position is $22.00 - $35.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data. Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

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