IHC Technician (Mid-Shift)
HistoWiz · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Requirements
- Must possess a thorough working knowledge of the IHC staining procedures, Histochemical staining procedure and routine Histology procedures sufficient to accomplish the following:
- Must be available for a 10:30 pm - 7 pm shift M-F, with weekend availability as needed
- Perform “routine” antibody staining
- Perform “routine” preventive maintenance procedures
- Perform antibody and equipment validations
- Operation of automated IHC stain and cover slipper(s)
- Troubleshoot quality issues
- Create and/or monitor essential documents through the daily operation
- Exchange instrument specific reagents at designated intervals
- Timely completion of instrument specific QC documentation when applicable
- Proper handling and disposal of chemical waste
- Immediate notification to supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentation
- QC/QA of all antibodies
- Immediate notification of existing and/or potential problems to the proper authority
- Maintain accurate work records (i.e., Maintenance Logs, Temperature Logs, etc.)
- Evaluate new equipment and procedures
- Review slides for overall quality of preparation such as staining intensity, proper cover slipping and stain artifacts
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree in scientific field preferred
- Tech-savvy, fast learner. We use a proprietary, digital LIMS system
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- HTL or QIHC licenses, a plus
- Experience working at a biotech preferred
- Knowledge of IHC – Special Stains