Scanning & Laboratory Assistant

About Flagship. At Flagship Biosciences, we are dedicated to improving the health of patients everywhere by pioneering the most advanced computational tissue image analysis, clinical support, and diagnostics services that help pharmaceutical companies develop the solutions to treat, manage, and cure the world’s most challenging medical conditions. Flagship develops its analytic and infrastructural technology in-house, providing truly unique capabilities not available anywhere else in the market. None of this can be done without a strong, talented team of people dedicated to moving our business forward. 

Our Cultural Values

• Smart and Hungry: We simplify complex problems. We are never satisfied, and we love to learn. 
• Find a Way:  We find solutions for any problem. We must collaborate to win.
• Get the Right Stuff Done: The right strategy and execution to positively impact patients’ lives. 
• Respect: Open communication, refer to the expert but respect equal say at the table.

Job Classification: Full time, Non-Exempt                Reports to: Image Analysis Services Manager & Laboratory Manager 

Position Summary

The Scanning Technician and Lab Assistant, under general supervision, performs basic duties to support the Histology laboratory and Image Analysis team. Routine tasks include washing glassware, cleaning and maintaining instrumentation, ordering, and intake of materials and performs scanning of histology slides maintaining high quality standards to produce high resolution digital images.  

Image Analysis Essential Job Functions 

• • Perform scanning of histology slides to produce high resolution digital images
  • Maintain quality control to ensure all images consistently meet Flagship’s high-quality standards  

• Other duties and special projects, as assigned 

Laboratory Essential Job Functions  

• Wash glassware 
• Answer phones 
• Clean and maintain instrumentation, clean cover tiles 
• Receive and track incoming packages, mail outgoing packages 
• Maintain chemical inventory and other inventories, as assigned 
• Assist laboratory staff with moving equipment, lab organization, etc. 
• Read, understand, and comply with laboratory protocols and procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain laboratory block and antibody logs 
• Use asset management software to track location of slides 
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and maintenance call‐outs 
• Other duties and special projects, as assigned   

Basic Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED 
  • 0-2 years administrative experience
• Solid computer skills and ability to learn new software applications/systems quickly
• Strong organization skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy to ensure high quality standards are consistently met 
• Ability to work effectively in a very fast-paced, changing environment, both independently and as part of a team  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Quick learner with good judgment and problem-solving skills
• An Upbeat attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications 

• Associate’s degree or higher 
• College level coursework in life sciences 
• Experience with life science equipment and technology 
• Knowledge of basic techniques such as reagent dilutions, pipetting, aliquoting, and centrifuging  

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands 

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand/walk for 6‐8 hours per day; frequently required to sit 2‐4 hours per day; occasionally required to bend/stoop, lift/carry up to 40 lbs.  

Work Environment 

Typical work environment is primarily in a laboratory setting, where the employee is regularly exposed to laboratory chemicals; occasionally exposed to skin irritations and noise/vibration. The stress level in this position is considered low to moderate. 

Company Benefits

• Health (100% company-paid for employee only on the lowest base plan and HSA plan)
• Dental (100% company-paid for employee only)
• Vision (100% company-paid for employee only)
• Medical and dependent care FSA
• Company-paid STD & LTD
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and accident insurance 
• Generous PTO/Sick Leave & Flex PTO
• 8 company-paid holidays
• Paid-time off for bereavement, jury duty, voting
• 401k (match up to 4%)
• Employee assistance program
• Legal Shield & ID Shield
• Education assistance
• Professional development program