Histology Analyst

Responsibilities

• The Histology Analyst II is responsible for proficiently performing and documenting histological testing per standard operating procedures.
• Will provide histology support for the Quality, R&D, Clinical, Complaints, and Tissue Services Departments.
• Functions include all phases of tissue preparation, including paraffin and frozen technique, routine H&E (Hematoxylin & Eosin) staining, special stains technique (histochemisty), immunohistochemistry, microscopy and image analysis.
• This individual is also responsible for maintenance, operation, qualification/validation of histology equipment, document revisions, and training technicians and peers in histological sample handling, histochemical/immunohistochemical technique, imaging and analysis.
• The Histology Analyst may have an opportunity to develop/learn alternate techniques such as advanced immunhistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, electron microscopy, bone histology, method/process validation, Six-Sigma/Lean principles, and document revisions.
• Acts as the final quality check on product prior to product release, by proficiently performing Histology analysis.
• This requires the ability to analyze stain results to discern if false results were induced through the histological process or if the findings resulted from the production process.
• When appropriate the Analyst has the discretion to fail product, report and investigate the OOS through the Quality Management system.
• Evaluation of R&D, Clinical, donor samples, and control tissue as requested.
• Collaboration with Medical Directors and Scientists in examining product, donor tissue, clinical samples, and R&D study samples.
• Applying understanding of gross anatomy coupled with the study purpose to dissect representative samples and determine appropriate