Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination by operating tissue-processing equipment, embedding and sectioning tissue, performing quality control procedures, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis and transport.
Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.
Work is performed primarily in a clinical laboratory setting with exposure to biological specimens, chemicals, reagents, laboratory equipment, and biological waste. Position requires frequent interaction with laboratory personnel and adherence to established safety, quality control, and infection control procedures.
Position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and repetitive use of hands for handling tissue specimens, laboratory instruments, and equipment. Employee may be required to lift and carry laboratory supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Position requires close visual attention and fine motor skills when embedding and sectioning tissue and operating laboratory equipment. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Sick Leave, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://apply.workable.com/katmai/
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).
Katmai was initially formed in 2007 by ONC to hold and manage its interests in companies and joint ventures which contract with the US Federal Government. Katmai is 100% owned by Ouzinkie Native Corporation and exists to be a source of both profit and pride for ONC Shareholders. ONC’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine members, all of whom are of Alutiiq descent. KGS is charged with producing profits through the acquisition and successful management of US Federal contracts or other commercial efforts, which are distributed to ONC. ONC, an Alaska native village corporation, determines how to distribute those profits such that they benefit ONC Shareholders.
Katmai has multiple 8(a) subsidiaries at various stages in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) business development program, and a few proud graduate firms from the program. For over 11 years, Katmai has been a problem solver for its customers by providing efficient and effective services often with tight acquisition timelines and lean program budgets.
Katmai has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
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At Katmai, we rely heavily on our people. A diverse array of professionals allows us to take on projects that are as complex as they are geographically distant. The key to our every success at Katmai begins here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
