Pathology Associate

• About the Role
• As a Pathology Associate, you will 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, and tissue trimming

Use of an Electronic Data Capture System (EDCS)

Heat sealing and archiving

Quality check (QC) review

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

Reviewing protocols for correctness along with 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

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 High School Diploma 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

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Benefits

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) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Telework when applicable

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program