Histotechnologist I - Biocare Medical, LLC

Our Company

Biocare Medical, LLC is an innovator in developing and supplying world class automated immunohistochemistry Instrumentation and the full range of reagents for immunohistochemistry and molecular lab testing. Biocare is the market leader in simultaneous Multiplex IHC tests which provide increased confidence at critical diagnostic decision points, impacting patient therapy while accelerating turnaround time.

The company's customers include clinical histology laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotechnology companies as well as academic, government, military, and other non-profit laboratories. Biocare Medical offers an expanding portfolio of integrated products to address the rapidly growing cancer and infectious disease diagnostic and research markets with novel tissue immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methods. Biocare medical is headquartered and has manufacturing facilities in California and has a global distribution network.

Summary
The Histotechnologist I will work with the other members of the histology team to support day-to-day operations including tissue sectioning, FFPE block generation/embedding, re-embedding, and distribution of slides. He/she will assist in managing orders from Quality Control, Research &Development, Sales, and Instrument Research and Development and other departments to ensure timely delivery to respective personnel. Monitors inventory and re-orders as required. Produces MTA and TMA blocks with help of the pathologist. Helps maintain tissue bank and equipment.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cut slides following histology work requests from QC, R&D, Sales, Engineering, and any other stakeholders. Perform assignments for microtomy team as assigned. 
• Process FFPE tissue samples including embedding and sectioning. 
• Stain tissue samples for routine H&Es as well as IHC.
• Makes custom control blocks as required by specific projects.
• Actively helps to complete required documents for instrument use and maintenance.
• Helps to maintain tissue bank to provide control materials for all requesting departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Associate degree or higher with zero to two (0 – 2) years of experience in histology or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in a high throughput laboratory working to critical timelines is desirable.
• Must be able to provide and follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills conducive to effective communication.
• Must be detail-oriented, precise and consistent.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Experience in either a laboratory setting handling human and non-human tissues is preferred.
• GLP and laboratory safety training is a plus. 
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong desire to learn histology in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation Range

• $30 to $36 Hourly

Expected Hours of Work

• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. This position may require extended weekday or weekend hours depending on business needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Company Sponsored Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision,
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement plan - 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

BioCare Medical values the diversity of individuals, ideas, and perspectives, and what they bring to the workplace. We know that our people represent the future of the company, so we only hire the best from around the world. Applications from all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Protected Veteran.

All inquiries strictly confidential.

Full-Time Positions Offer

• Company Sponsored Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision,
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement plan - 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

BioCare Medical values the diversity of individuals, ideas, and perspectives, and what they bring to the workplace. We know that our people represent the future of the company, so we only hire the best from around the world. Applications from all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Protected Veteran.

All inquiries strictly confidential.