Histotechnician Research Associate (Contract)

Job Posting Description: Preclinical Safety Assessment Research Associate

General Summary:

Preclinical Safety Assessment (PSA) is a global function responsible for the design and conduct of comprehensive nonclinical safety programs. Its pathology team supports animal model development and efficacy at all stages of discovery for the evaluation of candidate therapeutic agents. We are seeking a Research Associate to perform histology techniques, data acquisition and compilation using state-of-the-art molecular pathology techniques to join our (PSA) team at Vertex. The incumbent will interface closely with other scientists, veterinary pathologists and histotechnologists in PSA as well as other cross-functional project teams to provide timely, high-quality data to support multiple projects across our drug development pipeline.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent histology skills including tissue trimming, embedding, staining, scanning and digital pathology platforms

• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and provide timely, high-quality results on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently conduct routine histology techniques including tissue processing, trimming of tissues of diverse origin, embedding, paraffin block microtomy and cryo-sectioning.

• Setup and perform routine pathology staining techniques including H&E, IHC and special stains using manual and automated platforms (Ventana and Leica).

• Perform routine whole-slide brightfield and fluorescent scanning for morphometric. analysis.

• Generates detailed and accurate laboratory (ELN) records, follows good laboratory and GLP-like practices and ensures proper archiving of pathology specimens.

• Work closely with board-certified anatomic pathologists to review, QC, and share results with stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s (or equivalent) and 1-3 years experience in a histology laboratory
• Prior clinical or industry experience in histology a strong plus.
• ASCP certification (HT or HTL) is preferred.

$34-$35/HR

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

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