About this role
About the Role Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist - Histology Technician to provide services in support of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Pathology Core provides Pathology, Histology and Clinical Pathology support for all animal studies at the Integrated Research Facility-Frederick, including organoid or organ-chip research programs. The Histology Technician will perform necropsies, tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and special stain assays, and will analyze pathology slides with written reports and manuscript support as requested.
The Pathology Core will also provide written reports for all analyses and support manuscript writing as requested. Pathologists within the Core are also expected to pursue their own research interests within the scope of material collected during the course of research activities at the IRF-Frederick and with the concurrence of the project lead. Manuscripts for any research activities should be written for peer-reviewed publications and presentation at national and international conferences or symposia.
Histology Technicians provide histology services required to support animal studies, such as providing necropsy support to the pathologists and for 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, special applications of histology and immunohistochemistry. Operates in the BSL-4 laboratory. Performs tissue embedding, sectioning and mounting protocols. Conducts histology, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization protocols. Assists pathologists during necropsies. Assist with developing SOPs for new assays and technologies. Travel Requirements 0 - 10%