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Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a contract Laboratory Technician II for our Pharmaceutical partner in Cambridge, MA.

The anticipated wage for this position is between $40 and $40.84. Hourly wage may depend upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

1-2 years of experience required; Individual that is organized, capable of adapting to different projects, willing to learn and take the initiative; bachelor’s in molecular biology; General Biology degree is acceptable; Required experience in labwork, histology background (plus); tissue; ICH (plus); In-person requirement and open to accepting candidates willing to relocate at own expense; Paid parking at Cambridge location.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organized pathology laboratory technician (on site position) to support the following clinical chemistry (25%) and histology (75%) activities:

· Preparation of samples for serology and clinical chemistry analysis

· Operate, calibrate, run and maintain laboratory instruments, Alfa Wasserman Vet Axcel chemistry analyzer, iSmart 30 Vet (Woodley) and other related equipment. Prior experience with coagulation, urinalysis (including microscopic) and clinical chemistry analysis is a plus.

· Develop, standardize, evaluate, and modify standard operating procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens.

· Oversee quality assurance programs, including proficiency testing, to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment.

· Oversee inventory management/ordering for clinical chemistry equipment, maintenance schedules. Be the primary contact to equipment manufacturers for technical bulletins and updates.

· Communicate with internal and external collaborators to manage prioritization, timelines, and prepare Excel data reports to share with stakeholders.

· Support and perform daily routine histology laboratory activities, including tissue trimming, processing, embedding.

· Assist with receiving samples from investigators and registering them into the laboratory information system, as well as with outsourcing.

· May assist with necropsy procedures including dissection of organ systems and preparation for rodent necropsies.

· Responsible for thoroughly cleaning necropsy station (sink, tabletops, instruments, jars/containers etc…) and stocking necropsy supplies.

· Dispose of formalin-fixed animal carcasses and non-needed tissues, handle formalin containers and associated waste disposal.

· Create Excel datasheets to support whole slide digital imaging archiving.

· Maintain FFPE tissue inventory and organize frozen specimens.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $40.84 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

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