Position Title: Histology Technician III
Work Location: Branchburg, NJ 08876
Assignment Duration: 3+ Months (Possible extension)
Work Arrangement: 100% On-site
Position Summary:
The Histology Technician III is responsible for proficiently performing routine histology techniques and employing good documentation practices (GDPs) in recordkeeping to support Quality Control Product Release Testing. This includes but is not limited to all aspects of routine histology, such as sample receipt and accessioning, initial sample preparation (e.g., rehydration, rinsing, generating labels, etc), standard grossing and observations, fixation, paraffin embedding, cryo-embedding, paraffin microtomy and cryo-microtomy.
Background & Context:
Supports daily QC histology laboratory operations in a high-volume environment with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, catalogue, and accession specimens.
- Perform Tissue preparation including rehydration of freeze-dried tissue samples; rinsing of "ready to use" tissue samples; record observations and take digital images of gross specimens/test tissue; specimen grossing and fixation/preservation; tissue processing; paraffin embedding; cryo-embedding; paraffin microtomy; cryo-microtomy, and H&E staining (as assigned).
- Prepare and maintain accurate specimen identification throughout Histology testing process (e.g., specimen containers, cryo vials, cassettes, blocks, slides, images, department data bases, laboratory records and logbooks).
- Operate standard and histology laboratory equipment.
- Assist with gross dictation, measurements, and imaging of clinical samples; and support R&D, Complaints and Clinical studies as assigned.
- Comply with cGxP, GDP and SOPs when entering data into workflow spreadsheets, databases, and controlled logbooks.
- Perform block/slide verifications.
- Become a qualified peer reviewer of lab records for all phases of routine histology; and ensure lab records and logbooks are reviewed and retained.
- Consistent systematic filing of blocks and slides.
- Demonstrate proficient histological technique and recordkeeping to internal/external auditors, management, new and cross-functional employees.
- Prepare stock & working solutions and label in accordance with chemical management procedures.
- Maintain chemical inventory control and storage requirements.
- Observe universal and safety precautions when handling biological specimens and chemicals.
- Adhere to waste disposal regulations for chemicals and biohazard materials.
- Maintain a safe laboratory and current SDS file for chemicals.
- Replenish supplies as needed.
- Routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and workstations.
- Keep supervisor/management informed of laboratory operation status.
- Perform troubleshooting, verification checks, and maintenance of instruments and equipment to maximize performance. Tag equipment out-of-service as required; report and schedule service calls when needed.
- Comply with current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Adhere to FDA, AATB, OSHA, ISO, and USP standards.
- Participate in safety/chemical programming to ensure compliance with/adherence to local and federal regulations.
- Follow established operating procedures, safety policies, and training requirements.
- Adhere to company work standards and Code of Conduct.
- Participate in 6S audits and support internal and external audits.
- Notify supervisor/management of nonconformances/deviations/safety concerns.
- Support equipment validations and draft equipment specifications.
- Suggest improvements to Standard Operating Procedures related to job function.
- Participate in Quality Improvement processes and project as assigned by management to maintain a safe, organized, efficient, and compliant laboratory.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A.S. in Biology/related science or equivalent work experience.
- Technical Certification (HT, HTL or related) eligible, preferred.
- 3-5 years Histology laboratory experience.
- GXP lab environment experience preferred.
- Histology techniques including sample accessioning, tissue processing, paraffin embedding, cryo embedding, paraffin sectioning (microtomy), cryosectioning.
- SAP data entry and Excel documentation.
- GDP documentation and inventory management.
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Spectraforce Technologies
Jul 23, 2026