Technician (Histology Laboratory)

At Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (EPL), a private employee-owned company, our mission is to provide the highest quality service in the fields of toxicology, nonclinical histopathology, and related scientific disciplines. EPL fosters a positive work environment and supports our employees who provide the services that our customers rely upon, enabling EPL to create new opportunities in the years to come.

Position Summary:

EPL is looking for a Technician in our Sterling, VA office. As a Technician, you will join a work environment that encourages teamwork, quality, and offers opportunities for professional growth. The Technician plays a central role in the workflow of anatomic pathology services and equipment that support regulatory and investigative studies conducted by clients. The incumbent would be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and providing technical support, including inventory and histologic processing of pathology specimens in accordance with procedural, study, and agency (e.g., FDA – Good Laboratory Practices) requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform laboratory animal necropsy and/or histotechnology procedures (Trim, Embed, Microtome, Stain)
• Ensure work requirements, facilities, equipment, and reagents are maintained and used in a safe manner and administered in accordance with applicable safety, occupational health, and environmental protection policies and regulations.
• Review project sheets, trimming and embedding guides, and perform necropsy and/or histology activities to ensure they meet study requirements.
• Ensure work processes meet study protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety policies, Good Laboratory Practice guidelines and agency requirements (FDA, EPA, etc.).
• Follow good documentation practices to ensure data entries are Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate.
• File, retrieve, and transfer study information and data.
• Retrieve data or specimens for client requests.
• Facility organization and housekeeping.
• Become familiar with workflows and database searches.
• Interact with Pathologists and other staff to meet histology requirements.

Position Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent plus 1-5 years of relevant experience
• HT (ASCP) or AALAS certification preferred with experience and knowledge of histotechnology.
• Knowledge and experience with animal anatomy, dissection, and histology.
• Knowledge and experience performing laboratory animal procedures (e.g., necropsy, histology) with SOPs and in compliance with GLP regulations and guidelines.
• Effectively conduct repetitive tasks (e.g., microtomy) for long periods
• Ability to pay close attention to details
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Work effectively alone or as a member of a team
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Teams mainly) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures, priorities, and tasks
• Basic database knowledge is helpful
• Show an aptitude for learning scientific, histologic, and medical terminology

Additional Information:

• Salary and position will be commensurate with experience.
• EPL offers a competitive benefits package including health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off,
• EPL offers a retirement program funded through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a 401k salary reduction plan
• EPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person