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Laboratory Technician II

CellCarta
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician II

Are you ready to grow your career in biotech? CellCarta, a leading integrated pathology laboratory and global CRO, is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to join our dedicated team. In this role, you’ll have the chance to apply your expertise in advanced laboratory techniques while contributing to cutting-edge research that impacts the future of patient therapy. Join a team of skilled professionals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Apply today and take the next step in your career with CellCarta!

Summary

The Laboratory Technician II is responsible for performing high complexity testing and other duties that may be performed by a medical laboratory scientist. Responsibilities include performing and reviewing FISH (fluorescent in situ hybridization) slides, immunohistochemistry, preparation and isolation of mononuclear cells, and other laboratory testing methods as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical FISH processing in accordance with established SOPs
  • Perform FISH review and analysis in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Perform immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and special stains procedures
  • Performs sample preparation such as cell isolation from blood sample, cryopreservation, thawing, counting
  • Process cell pellets and blood samples for advanced testing methodologies
  • Prepares solutions and reagents
  • Performs equipment maintenance, calibration, and cleaning
  • Accession sample information into a Laboratory Information System
  • Retrieve / Store samples electronically and at appropriate temperature
  • Execute, and / or validate new procedures and techniques
  • Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines.
  • Manage inventory levels and supply ordering
  • Ability to utilize a laboratory information management system (LIMs, MS Office)
  • Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies (GCP, CAP / CLIA, ISO) and document all quality control activities with the ability to recognize outliers and correct

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college / university in the Biological Sciences (qualified to perform high complexity testing).
  • Qualifications

  • Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Certification by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) in Cytogenetics (CLSp-CG) is preferred
  • 1-year experience in a laboratory; experience in a GLP / GCLP or BSL2 environment
  • Previous testing experience in cytogenetic / FISH testing and analysis highly preferred
  • PBMC isolation and cryopreservation experience preferred
  • Precise and detail-orientated
  • Experience working with MS Office
  • Ability to write and speak fluently in English
  • Working Conditions

  • Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm
  • Must accept to perform activities in a Biosafety Level (BSL) 1 or 2 laboratory where biological samples may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous viruses such as HIV, HCV, or CMV.
  • Benefits

    CellCarta is made up of dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission of impacting the future of patient therapy. We make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!

    We offer a wide range of benefits including :

  • Competitive wages
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k retirement savings plan with a healthy match
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Career development opportunities
  • Continuing education
  • About Us

    CellCarta is a rapidly growing, stable company. We are a leading provider of pre-clinical and clinical trial services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Our laboratory service offerings include immunohistochemistry, FISH, CTC isolation and characterization, chemosensitivity testing, tissue procurement, flow cytometry, ELISA, mutation testing, cell expansion, and colony-forming assays. CellCarta is a CLIA-licensed and CAP-accredited laboratory, and we perform studies in compliance with the relevant portions of Good Laboratory and Good Clinical Practices.

    Join us as we make an impact on the future of patient therapy!

    Supplemental Information

    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

    The information collected to review your application will be processed by the human resources services of CellCarta Biosciences Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “CellCarta”). The legal basis for this processing is the legitimate interest of CellCarta to evaluate the suitability of candidates for the roles available at CellCarta.

    CellCarta will only process that information which is necessary to evaluate your application. This information includes identifying information such as your name, address, email address and phone number, as well as information about your education and professional experience, including previous positions and your CV. Such information is required for us to complete your applicant file, assess your suitability for the role and comply with applicable laws. CellCarta may obtain personal information from other sources, such as during reference, background, or employment checks, with your permission, and from third party sources such as recruitment and assessment sites or professional social media sites, in each case only if such information is relevant to reviewing your application. Your personal information will be retained only for so long as reasonably necessary and in accordance with applicable laws. This information will be processed confidentially and only accessed by those who have a need for the recruitment process. Please note that the information comprising your applicant file may be processed in a country that is not where you are located (for example, you might be in the European Economic Area or Québec, Canada, whereas your applicant file may be reviewed by CellCarta in the United States). If you are offered and accept employment with CellCarta Biosciences Inc. or one of its affiliates, the information collected will become part of your employment record. If you do not want us to retain your information, or want us to update it, please contact  privacy@cellcarta.com.

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