Technologist, Senior Histology

Description

Boehringer Ingelheim is currently seeking a Technologist, Senior Histology to join our Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics department located at our Ridgefield, CT facility. He / she performs all phases of routine and non-routine histological specimen preparation (including trimming, post-fixed organ weighing, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, routine staining, coverslipping and labelling of prepared slides)as well as non-routine procedures (immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, special stains, etc.) according to study protocols. Performs all work efficiently and without supervision; functions as team leader by serving as the responsible histologist for NDS studies; supervises, provides technical guidance and training in mastered specialized techniques. Performs all work in a safe manner and in compliance with applicable regulations, especially Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs and supervises assigned histology procedures efficiently and without supervision to support NDS toxicology studies (including trimming, post-fixed organ weighing, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, routine staining, coverslipping, labelling of prepared slides, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, etc.), by organizing own workload and that of teammates, following applicable SOPs, OIs and study protocols, producing high quality histologic specimens and completing all study activities on time.
• Demonstrates mastery of specialized technical, scientific and/or administrative skills specific to histotechnology in a GLP environment (e.g., immunohistochemistry methods development and qualification, electron microscopy, confocal microscopy, image analysis, non-routine equipment maintenance, GLP equipment/systems validation, etc.); independently proposes and implements new technologies and/or process improvements
• Operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on histology laboratory equipment (including balances, tissue processors, embedding units, microtomes, cryostat, automatic stainers, automatic coverslippers, automatic cassette and slide labelers, microscopes immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization autostainers, etc); demonstrates ability to trouble-shoot equipment without supervision.
• Documents all work activities and maintains all assigned study records in compliance with GLP Regulations and in accordance with study protocols by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Operating Instructions (OI)regulations and company policies, using current forms and procedures, making all entries legibly, correctly and contemporaneously, and responding to all QA audit findings appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates team leadership skills by mentoring, guiding, and providing technical expertise on specialized techniques to team members and training of junior staff
• Demonstration of mastery of study histologist role by assuming responsibility for studies of higher size or complexity without supervision, including acquiring proficiency in and/or providing training and technical guidance to team members on any needed specialized techniques.
• Maintains proficiency and training requirements.

Compensation Data

This position offers a base salary typically between $60,000.00 and $97,000.00 USD.  The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements.  For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Requirements

• American Society of Clinical Patholgoy Certified (or eligible) Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL); OR Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant scientific field with a minimum of eight (8) years experience in the conduct of histotechnology in a laboratory setting; OR high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 12 years experience in the conduct of histotechnology in a laboratory setting.
• Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program may be substituted for an Associate's Degree
• Demonstration of mastery of all aspects of histotechnology and hands-on proficiency and understanding of the conduct of at least one specialized specialized technical, scientific or administrative skill applicable to histotechnology performed in a GLP environment
• Appropriate level of understanding of applicable regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; concise and accurate reporting of information
• Demonstrated effectiveness in training and mentoring junior staff
• Must be able to wear eyewear protection devices
• Must be able to access laboratory equipment on bench tops or equivalent while using both hands to perform manual dexterity operations
• Must be able to work in a seated position for an extended duration (~2h), with periodic breaks, while performing routine histotechnology functions (eg., tissue trimming, embedding, microtomy, etc.)

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities:

• GLP laboratory environment experience
• Laboratory management experience, qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) and / or ASCP Diplomate certification (DLM) highly desirable

Eligibility Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older