Histology Laboratory Manager

Overview

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country, including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Histology Laboratory Manager to our dynamic team at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Frederick, MD
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• Provide services required to support animal studies, such as assisting the Federal Task Leader with leading a team of histology professionals tasked with supporting facility pathologists in the performance of necropsies and preparing histology slides for analysis.
• Identify and troubleshoot common problems relating to laboratory methodology and instrumentation under the direction of the Senior Veterinary Pathologist and oversee organization and management of digital pathology database.
• Schedule staff to assist with necropsies and complete histology work in the laboratory.
• Operate in the BSL-4 laboratory, conducting histology, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization protocols.
• Develop and optimize new protocols as requested by the Senior Pathologist to support research staff.
• Identify and troubleshoot common problems relating to laboratory methodology and instrumentation under the direction of the Senior Veterinary Pathologist.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years histology experience with Histotechnologist (HTL) certification.
• Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 (preferred) experience required.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law.

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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $95,000 USD

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