Histologist

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Job description

As a federal contractor and healthcare company committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and communities, employees in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an accommodation has been granted for a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief or as otherwise required by applicable law. Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at . In the Companion Diagnostics Business (CDx), our team partners very closely with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop, manufacture and commercialize highly regulated medical devices which are essential for physicians to help select therapies for their patients. Join a growing and dedicated team that does truly inspiring work in the field of Precision Medicine. Our employees are passionate about their contributions because there is a very direct connection to helping patients with cancer. The Histologist will assist in routine preventative maintenance/cleaning, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance of histology laboratory equipment & instruments and also be required to assist in leading all aspects of the implementation, validation and evaluation of new equipment used in the histology laboratory. This position requires the ability to document testing parameters and results, follow protocols, procedures and specifications to generate quality product. Perform basic Histology tasks such as embedding, grossing, sectioning, staining, and scanning. This position will create and collaborate on department procedures and processes within the laboratory. This role is a combination of administration and laboratory work. Responsibilities: Assist with activities associated with generating and completing data and work orders contained in the Tissue Inventory Program (TIP), microtomy; embedding, tissue fixation/processing, staining, and scanning procedures (H&E/special stains/IHC/ISH) Use various forms of histology equipment such as: microtome, cryostat, automated tissue processor, TMA instrument and automated IHC Stainer Understand tissue procurement regulations including HIPAA and informed consent Perform all tasks with consistent quality results, adhering to established laboratory policies/guidelines while maintaining a safe working environment Accurately document recording to align with various internal and external regulations Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Works on problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. PDN-94d8cb82-9d67-4186-b423-b92729aecad5