Histology Specialist - QC Product Release Testing

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Receive, catalogue, and accession incoming tissue specimens while maintaining precise specimen identification.
• Perform tissue preparation, including specimen grossing, fixation/preservation, processing, paraffin embedding, and cryo-embedding.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with cGxP, GDPs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all laboratory logs and databases.
• Operate, maintain, and log standard histology laboratory equipment and workstations.
• Perform block and slide verifications alongside consistent, systematic archive filing.
• Support internal/external audits, R&D projects, clinical studies, and product release testing.

Qualifications

• Quality Control laboratory experience within the Life Sciences or Biotech industry.
• Hands-on proficiency in specimen preparation, fixation, and tissue embedding techniques.
• Demonstrated history of strict Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and cGxP compliance.
• Prominent ability to operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment accurately.

Skills

• Biology
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Histology

Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).