Sr. Scientist - Histology Technician
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research, Medical Science
The total hourly pay for this exempt position is $70.82 for up to 40 hours per week. This rate represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match.
This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.
Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist – Histology Technician to provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist – Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Pathology Core will provide Pathology, Histology and Clinical Pathology support for all animal studies performed at the Integrated Research Facility‑Frederick (IRF‑Frederick).
This also includes support of organoid or organ‑chip research programs. The Pathology team will perform and assist necropsies performed at IRF‑Frederick, will process all collected tissues following accepted SOPs, will perform immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and special stain assays on collected tissue and will analyze and interpret pathology slides. The Pathology Core will also provide written reports for all analyses and support manuscript writing as requested.
- Provide histology services to support animal studies, such as providing necropsy support to the pathologists and ordering and maintaining stock of chemicals, reagents, antibodies, and supplies required for necropsy and histology support.
- Assist in scanning slides, organizing the digital pathology database, and performing basic digital analysis of slides as requested by pathologists.
- Perform molecular pathology assays and experiments such as in situ hybridization (ISH), special applications of histology (e.g. special stains) and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
- Operate in the BSL‑4 laboratory.
- Perform tissue embedding, sectioning and mounting protocols.
- Conduct histology, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization protocols.
- Assist pathologists during necropsies.
- Assist with developing SOPs for new assays and technologies.
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