Histotechnician II, Histology Services
Champions Oncology Inc.
Summary
Performs routine histology on samples including sectioning, H&E stain techniques; embedding specimens; prepares various staining solutions; operating automated tissue processors, stainers, slide and cassette printers.
Job description
Perform accurate specimen grossing.
Performs immunohistochemistry staining and protocol development and optimization.
Performs antibody and equipment validations and QC/QA of all antibodies and new reagent lots.
Performs quality assurance procedures such as block and slide match, and reports discrepancies.
Coordinate with other departments to manage client requests, including the generation and shipping of slides, FFPE blocks, and other related tasks.
Maintains and programs laboratory equipment, notifying service personnel when more complex problems occur.
Performs related general duties such as inventorying supplies and reagents, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
Maintain accurate and detailed records using laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office suite programs.
Other duties may be assigned verbally at any time.
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work effectively and productively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a strong sense of accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound and accurate judgment in making timely decisions.
Superior planning, organizational, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to assist with other duties in a dynamic environment.
Understanding of clinical testing regulations and standards (e.g. AAALAC, CLIA, CAP).
Ability to observe safety and security procedures.
Education and Experience
BS degree in biology, pharmacology, or related field, or minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Completion of accredited histology program.
Experience with immunohistochemistry including design and validation of new protocols and antibodies.
Experience in contract research animal facility or industry setting is preferred.
Requirements
- BS degree in biology, pharmacology, or related field, or minimum of 2 years of related experience
- Completion of accredited histology program
- Experience with immunohistochemistry including design and validation of new protocols and antibodies
- Experience in contract research animal facility or industry setting is preferred
- Ability to work effectively and productively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a strong sense of accountability, integrity, and confidentiality
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound and accurate judgment in making timely decisions
- Superior planning, organizational, computer, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assist with other duties in a dynamic environment
- Understanding of clinical testing regulations and standards (e.g. AAALAC, CLIA, CAP)
- Ability to observe safety and security procedures
Company overview
Champions Oncology Inc. is a technology-enabled research organization specializing in oncology drug discovery and development solutions. The company operates a comprehensive research center featuring proprietary Patient Derived Xenograft (PDX) models and advanced computational platforms. With approximately 1,500 PDX models in its TumorBank, Champions provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with preclinical research services that simulate human clinical trials, offering predictive efficacy studies for oncology drugs. The company's Translational Oncology Solutions business assists drug developers through in vivo studies, bioinformatics analysis, and clinical trial simulations, helping to identify appropriate patient populations and therapeutic combinations. Additionally, Champions offers a Software-as-a-Service platform called Lumin Bioinformatics, which leverages artificial intelligence and extensive oncology datasets for computational cancer research. The company also maintains a nascent drug discovery and development business focused on targeted therapies, immune oncology, and cell therapy. Founded in 1985 and originally focused on sports restaurants, the company transformed into a biotechnology firm in 2007 and rebranded as Champions Oncology in 2011 to reflect its strategic focus on personalized oncology drug development technologies.