What are the responsibilities and job description for the Slide Scanning Assistant I position at CellCarta?
Slide Scanning Assistant I
Are you looking to start your career in biotech? CellCarta, a Contract Research Organization, is hiring a Slide Scanning Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a Slide Scanning Assistant, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and skills to ensure that our services meet the highest industry standards. Come work with a team of talented individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on human health and well-being. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new career with CellCarta!
Summary
The Scanning Assistant I is responsible for scanning stained slide-mounted specimens, performing QC review of scanned images, coordinating the completion of scanning requests from departmental leadership and project management, monitoring and performing preventative maintenance on equipment, and performing various technical laboratory or administrative duties as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Perform whole slide scanning.
- Perform QC review of whole slide scans.
- Monitor the completion status of projects, as assigned.
- Coordinate and track projects. Keep project trackers up to date.
- Perform IHC takedown duties.
- File stained slides and paperwork.
- Perform assigned equipment maintenance tasks.
- Ensure that routine equipment maintenance and documentation of equipment maintenance are in order
- Ensure that preventative maintenance and documentation are completed on time.
- Maintain a clean, well-organized laboratory.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences preferred
- Experience in the health or biological sciences preferred
- Ability to read and write in English
- Proficient in use of MS office tools / Excel
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to interpret written or oral instructions
Working Conditions
- This is a full-time day shift position working Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.
- 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.
What we can offer
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: $22/hr
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k retirement savings plan with a healthy match
- Vacation and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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.
Salary : $18 - $22
