Histology Scientist II

Position Title: Analyst II
Business Title: Histology Scientist II
Entity: Consumer Products Services Division
Department: ATL

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to (N+1): Manager 
FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Position Summary:

The Histology Scientist is responsible for helping to develop innovative, game-changing therapies for the treatment of neuro-pain diseases and their associated complications through animal tissue histology and tissue dissection imaging techniques and presenting analyzed results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Perform animal tissue dissection, basic trimming, and fixation
•    Prepare frozen tissue or formalin fixation paraffin embedding
•    Perform tissue microtomy and cryotomy using a vibratome and cryostat
•    Prepare, organize, and ship specimens 
•    Performs testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management. 
•    Identify, troubleshoot and provide suggested technical solutions to clients and management. 
•    Prepare written technical reports. 
•    Perform basic data analysis as assigned 
•    Assist with training 
•    Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies. 
•    Follows the guidelines set forth by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan. 
•    Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System. 
•    Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload. 

Skills & Proficiencies:

•    Demonstrated proficiency in histology (RNA scope, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry)
•    Experience and exposure to microscopy
•    Extensive experience in molecular and biochemistry techniques 
•    Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients 
•    Organizational and time management skills 
•    Ability to perform multiple tasks 
•    Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines 
•    Individual and Team work ethic 
•    Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel 
•    Attention to detail 
•    Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement 
•    Champions company values including team engagement 
•    Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively 
•    Technical problem solving and process improvement skills 

Education and Experience:

•    Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biology or closely related field
•    Minimum of three (3) years of experience with histology

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.