Lead Molecular Pathology Technician

Job title: Lead Molecular Pathology Technician

About the Role The Lead Molecular Pathology Technician will join Eagle Health to support USAMRIID at Fort Detrick, MD. The role focuses on maintaining ultrastructural and molecular pathology laboratories, coordinating project support, and ensuring biosafety and GLP compliance, while developing work plans and supporting staff growth.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the overall maintenance of the ultrastructural and molecular pathology laboratories and coordinate project support for the Molecular Pathology Department
• Work independently to assist in developing molecular pathology work plans and participate in budgeting forecasts
• Provide technical support to perform tissue accessioning, and routine and special histological processing on submitted cases
• Assist the Molecular Pathology Department Manager in orientation, training, and scheduling of all assigned technicians
• Ensure technicians meet all Institute training and laboratory biosafety requirements; maintain training files as appropriate
• Assist in leading and directing the maintenance and operation of the ultrastructural and molecular pathology laboratories; ensure laboratories meet biosafety requirements and assign laboratory responsibilities to others as needed
• Ensure laboratories are fully stocked, operational, and meet all inspection requirements
• Actively participate in development and coordination of molecular pathology work plans and budgets in coordination with the Chief, Molecular Pathology Department, Pathology Division
• Accession submitted cases into the pathology database and perform database entry procedures utilizing computer hardware and software and maintain accurate records of all specimens
• Perform routine and special histological procedures involving specimen trim-in, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and archival of completed case materials
• Operate and calibrate specialized equipment to ensure accurate, high-quality results to meet stringent clinical, research and GLP requirements
• Evaluate, modify, or develop procedures to meet special requirements of research studies
• Advise and train investigators on methods and materials needed to ensure proper tissue handling and collection, and preservation of specimens for a wide variety of histological, immunohistochemical, and special molecular procedures and assays
• Perform required job-related training, to include GLP training, as necessary, IAW Pathology Division policies and procedures
• May be required to attend one (1) scientific conference annually to obtain continuing education and to ensure cutting edge knowledge and techniques are maintained
• Participate in manuscript development and preparation for publication of research as required