What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician position at Eurofins USA BioPharma Services?
Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
We are seeking a Histology Technician to join our GLP-compliant laboratory, specializing in the preparation and processing of tissue samples for research and regulatory studies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for tissue trimming, embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation to support toxicology, pharmacology, and biocompatibility testing.
This role requires precision, technical expertise, and adherence to laboratory protocols to ensure high-quality data generation for regulatory submissions and scientific research.
Key Responsibilities :
Tissue Processing & Histology Techniques
- Perform gross trimming, embedding, microtomy (paraffin and / or plastic sectioning), and staining of tissue samples.
- Utilize routine and special histological stains (H&E, PAS, Masson’s Trichrome, etc.) based on study requirements.
- Operate and maintain histology laboratory equipment, including microtomes, tissue processors, embedding centers, and slide stainers.
Compliance & Documentation (GLP Standards)
Collaboration & Laboratory Support
Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Qualifications
1-3 years of experience in histology, pathology, or research laboratories (GLP experience preferred).
HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification (or eligibility preferred).
Skills & Competencies :
Work Environment & Physical Requirements :
Additional Information
Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, some weekend required overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to South Brunswick Township, NJ are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
What Happens Next
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
Your data
As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.