Zenith LifeScience ยท 12 hours ago
Scientist - Biobank Histopathology
Gaithersburg, MD
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expZenith LifeScience is involved in medical research utilizing Human Biological Samples for developing new treatments and diagnostics. The Biobank Histopathology Scientist is responsible for histology activities, maintaining HBS inventory, and ensuring compliance with global standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Clinical TrialsConsultingLife SciencePharmaceuticalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Manage or escalate histology issues to bring expertise to resolve problems
Contribute to biobank operations and laboratory training & education and maintenance of histology and microtomy areas, relevant SOPs, equipment maintenance, COSHH guidelines and risk assessments
When applicable, provide histological technical support to the organisation and collaboration with scientific functions, including Microtomy, cryosectioning, routine histological staining, immunohistochemistry staining, slide scanning and digital image analysis
To be responsible for the implementation and continued maintenance of archiving of all study-based materials, including raw data, images, FFPE blocks and slides
Ensure that all electronic records are continually maintained and available for audit
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current sample management and analysis techniques and regulations to support histology/microtomy capability
To provide routine histology/microtomy training to the team as necessary
Process incoming and outgoing shipments/requests for HBS to users
Perform all work following global standards, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice and legal requirements
Communication with science partners to ensure compliance with global HBS standards and legal requirements
Track all work-in-progress using specialised informatics systems and databases so that there is a common understanding of status at all times
Responding to HBS users' queries
Act upon day-to-day issues and partner with Biobank groups globally and internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
Knowledge of the transportation of HBS internally and contact with sample dispatch and external couriers
Ensure that specialist knowledge is updated to develop greater independence in delivering work
To ensure the upkeep of laboratory equipment and cleaning records
Input and tracking of HBS onto local LIMS
May be occasionally be required to work weekends or out of hours as part of the role
Qualification
Required
At minimum 5 years of histotech experience
Fully competent in Histology techniques such as Microtomy, different staining methodologies and evaluation of the different challenges in the process
Fluent in English as the Company's working language
Degree in a scientific discipline (BSc or MSc)
Excellent communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on prolonged routine tasks
Ensure all the laboratory components within planning operational delivery documents are accurate and fit for purpose
UK Human Tissue Act knowledge and understanding
Experience of working with HBS
Understanding of and experience with working with various IT solutions, such as LIMS systems and databases
Experience in carrying out activities promptly and to the correct standards
Identifying and leading continuous improvement processes
Interest in logistics and developing processes through customer interactions and technology awareness
Preferred
Experience in Biobanking
Clinical Laboratory scientific experience
Experience in the management of complex projects
Company
Zenith LifeScience
Zenith LifeScience is a consulting company that specializes in clinical trials, research, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory compliance.
51-200 employees
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