Histology Technologist

Contract Duration: 12-36 months

Rate: Negotiable

Responsibilities: Excellent employment opportunity for a Histology Technologist in the Ridgefield, CT area. Demonstrates proficiency handling mice for in vivo studies and necropsy. Demonstrates proficiency in handling samples including embedding, microtome sectioning and coverslipping for downstream histology assays. Optimizes, troubleshoots, and performs tissue-based assays (H&E, Trichrome, Sirius red, IHC, ISH) with limited supervision using the Leica Bond Rx or similar automated staining platforms. Operates bright field and fluorescent mode microscopes for digitization and QCs of slides. Represents histology group in project team meetings and provides guidance for follow-up experiments while strictly adhering to timelines. Independently manages multiple overlapping work assignments with frequently changing priorities. Effectively communicates and presents results in the context of team and department goals both orally and in writing. Strictly adheres to company policy regarding data integrity and record keeping. Strictly follows corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance policies. Complies with all local and federal regulations. Maintains a clean and organized work area.