Senior Histotechnician, Quality Control

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At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

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The Senior Histotechnician – Quality Control for Leica Biosystems is a combined role bridging quality inspection and histology functions. This position is responsible for independently executing and overseeing histology-based product testing and quality control inspections, while supporting the Quality Management System (QMS), including ownership of the site instrument calibration program.

This position is part of the Quality Control Laboratory located in Richmond, Illinois and will be on-site. You will be part of the Quality Team and report to the Manager, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, responsible for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

If you thrive in a multifunctional and fast paced role and want to support a world-class Quality organization, read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Execute and interpret end-to-end histology testing including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, cover slipping, and slide evaluation for raw material, in-process production, and finished goods, using different techniques and approved methods. Effectively communicate the status of product testing across multiple departments.
• Execute quality (QC) inspections and disposition activities to release raw materials and finished goods in accordance with approved specifications and quality procedures.
• Support the QMS, keeping overall documentation accurate, and the company in audit readiness status within the quality system. Own and manage the Instrument Calibration program and Preventative Maintenance for laboratory equipment, including schedules, records, external vendors, and corrective actions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Minimum of associates degree in Histology, Laboratory Science, or related scientific discipline.
• One (1) year of hands-on experience performing histology and analytical testing in a regulated laboratory environment

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience supporting quality investigations, and audits
• Experience managing laboratory instrumentation, including preventative maintenance and calibration
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The hourly range for this role is $33.00 - $35.00 hourly. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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