Clinical Technician I

## Overview Grow Your Career With Us [CND Life Sciences](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcndlifesciences.com%2Fabout%2F&data=05%7C02%7CKBenford%40cndlifesciences.com%7C5c276007294f4c0f29f708de3416e867%7C290fa3d1f48e4a10bda1f0687e626838%7C0%7C0%7C639005470155306637%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rzum0j0NuPIg4qjq%2FcMqpUd85d5jGUsYxV3wdJOeDxk%3D&reserved=0) is a patient and employee-centric, future-focused organization. We know there is a patient hoping for answers behind every Syn-One test we perform, and this knowledge drives us day in and day out to be our best. We are dedicated, driven, and passionate with a strong sense of community and team spirit. CND offers plenty of advancement opportunities and excellent benefits to include medical, dental and vision, STD, LTD, Life, AD&D, and 401K with an employer match and encourages a positive work life balance. Our Mission ​​​​​​​Since our founding, CND Life Sciences has been on a mission to advance the care of patients who face the potential diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease. With long careers in research and clinical care, our founders set out to unlock deeper stories within the skin by detecting key pathological markers in the peripheral nervous system that had been previously out of reach. Our Core Values CND maintains core values that guide our work and mission every day. **Great science.** It’s the foundation of everything we do. **Patients first.** There is a patient hoping for answers behind every test we perform – we never forget that. **Clinician-minded.** We are founded by physicians and dedicated to helping clinicians care for patients – we embrace this responsibility. **Quality core.** We adhere to high laboratory standards and quality practices – it’s the only way to operate. **Always thinking.** We are relentless in determining how we can innovate and do better – it’s just in our DNA. **Respect.** We hold our employees, customers, partners, and suppliers in high regard – we succeed when we are aligned. *CND Life Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.* ## Description **Position Summary** The Clinical Technician I position is an entry level position and is responsible for performing routine histology duties, sectioning, processing, cover slipping, grossing and Immunohistochemistry. Maintain the workflow of the IHC/Clinical Laboratory. This position’s duties include but are not limited to; grossing biopsies/small specimens, maintaining laboratory logs, cutting tissues for IHC, performing antibody and reagent QC. Participates in a continuing education program. Attend in-service training sessions sponsored by the department. Continues personal growth by preparing for additional duties and responsibilities. - Shift: 7am-3:30PM. Full weekend. Wednesday-Thursday or Thursday-Monday. Working some holidays. **What you’ll be doing:** - Performs tissue sectioning and Immunohistochemistry staining of skin punch biopsies according to instructions daily. Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling. Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens. Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match vials and slides, prints labels as appropriate. - Grossing specimens. Performs gross tissue examination and must meet personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the policies and procedures outlined in the department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). - Keeps workflow moving and assists with workflow on both the manual and automated staining processes. - Mon…