Technician - Digital Pathology Operations - Phoenix, United States - Caris Life Sciences

Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences
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Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Position Summary


The Digital Pathology Technician I is responsible for the overall slide-scanning functions of the clinical laboratory including the routine operation and basic troubleshooting of the Whole Slide Scanners, retrieval of glass slides to be digitized, QC by visual inspection of the generated Whole Slide Images, and the testing of new software solutions to support the department.

This position works under the direction of the supervisor and follows standard laboratory procedures and policies.


Sign-on Bonus

  • 1st shift eligible for $2,000 signon bonus
  • 2nd shift eligible for $3,000 signon bonus
  • 3rd shift eligible for $4,000 signon bonus
*Sign-on bonuses are paid 50% upon hire and 50% at 6 months pending performance

*Sign-on bonuses only available to new hires


Responsibilities:


  • Coordinate receipt for scanning of glass microscope slides from different sources and assesses quality of slide for scanning; works with requestors, as necessary.
  • Operate the Whole Slide Scanners in use by the department.
  • Evaluate workflow to determine optimal slide placement on different highthroughput or lowthroughput scanners; maintain scanning prioritization in accordance with established procedure.
  • Review the generated images for quality issues, processes rescans as necessary.
  • Maintain scanners between vendor preventative maintenance visits, perform calibrations to vendor specs, and work with vendor support team for troubleshooting purposes when necessary.
  • Assist with testing software solutions to support the department.
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and comply with GLP and safety requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree with preferred major in Biological and/or

Physical Sciences:
or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Conditions of Employment: Individuals must successfully complete preemployment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, and reference verification. Also, individual must be fully vaccinated for COVID19 by the date of hire to be considered for jobs, if not currently employed by Caris Life Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least six months to one year of experience with wholeslide imaging in support of histopathology data collection and analysis.
  • Familiarity with histology, IHC using autostainers and bright field microscopy.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.

Physical Demands

  • Must possess ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for lengthy periods of time.
  • May have exposure to bloodborne pathogens, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and biohazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.
  • Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.

Training

  • All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

  • This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Pay:
$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Incentive pay type:

  • Differential pay

Medical specialties:

  • Pathology

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Weekends as needed

Education:


  • Associate (required)

Experience:


  • Clinical laboratory: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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