DescriptionHistoWiz is the largest online histopathology company, based in New York City. Our mission is to help biomedical researchers find cures by accelerating histopathology and enabling global collaboration. Since inception in 2013, we have doubled our month-over-month sales, driven primarily by customer referrals. We are profitable, won numerous awards and are funded by prestigious investors, including Y-Combinator and Zhenfund. We are seasoned scientists with experience at leading academic institutions and have published high impact research in top journals of biomedicine. We have just completed our Series A and are now looking to scale our business significantly in the coming years.
HistoWiz has over 3,000 paying customers globally from top academic institutions (e. g. MSKCC, Harvard, Stanford, HHMI) and pharmaceutical companies (e. g. CRISPR, Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron). We process tissue specimens and digitize all of the results, hosting our client’s data on a proprietary platform, PathologyMapTM . This platform not only enables industry-leading turnaround time for diagnosis, but also online viewing, sharing and search. No other platform like this exists, so we are truly building something new that can bridge scientists, doctors, and patients from all over the world to conquer life-threatening diseases collaboratively instead of individually.
This online platform also contains the world’s largest collection of pathology data and the first network of top pathologists. We are looking for highly motivated IHC Technician to join our fast-growing team. Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Laboratory Operations, the IHC Technician will effectively apply a working knowledge and skill of designated IHC Technician-related duties and tasks, in support of the Department as a whole, to complete the daily assigned Histology workload.
RequirementsMust possess a thorough working knowledge of the IHC staining procedures, Histochemical staining procedure and routine Histology procedures sufficient to accomplish the following: Perform “routine” preventive maintenance proceduresPerform antibody and equipment validationsOperation of automated IHC stain and cover slipper(s)Troubleshoot quality issuesCreate and/or monitor essential documents through the daily operationExchange instrument specific reagents at designated intervalsTimely completion of instrument specific QC documentation when applicableProper handling and disposal of chemical wasteImmediate notification to supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentationQC/QA of all antibodiesImmediate notification of existing and/or potential problems to the proper authorityMaintain accurate work records (i. e.
, Maintenance Logs, Temperature Logs, etc. )Evaluate new equipment and proceduresReview slides for overall quality of preparation such as staining intensity, proper cover slipping and stain artifactsPosition Requirements: Bachelors degree in scientific field preferredTech-savvy, fast learner. We use a proprietary, digital LIMS systemStrong verbal and written communication skillsHTL or QIHC licenses, a plusExperience working at a biotech preferredKnowledge of IHC – Special StainsPowered by JazzHREz7fcsh5He
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