Histology Technologist

Job Title: Histology TechnicianLocation: Cambridge, MA 02139. Duration: 5-6 months contract ******PART TIME POSITION****** 15-20 hours/week - Mondays required, half days. Can mix days worked (i.e. work two 6 hours day, one 3–4-hour day, etc.) Fridays off Job Description:Be part of a rapidly evolving team that is working to bridge drug discovery with clinical development to move our most impactful programs forward in ways that meaningfully improve patient outcomes in the clinic. ACCOUNTABILITIESTissue handling and preparation:Prepare rodent and cell line specimens for routine histology and immunohistochemistry assays. Formalin tissue processing via automated tissue processor. Paraffin embedding tissue with proper orientation. Microtomy:Sectioning FFPE tissue blocks (both animal and human tissues) and prepare unstained slides for further immunohistochemistry staining by other laboratory scientists in the department. Histology stains:Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin staining via automated instrumentation. Special stains as required Other duties:Perform data entry, sample accessioning and sample trackingGeneral laboratory duties that may include instrument routine cleaning and maintenance, lab reagent inventories, processor fluidics change-outs, etc. Use of laboratory LIMS software to initiate and track workAutomated slide scanning using a Leica AT-2 scanner EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. BS or associates degree preferred.2+ years as a histo-technician in an industry or hospital setting.