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Cape Fox Federal Contracting Group · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Scientist - Histology Technician

NIH - Frederick National Laboratory - Fort Detrick, MD 21701 US (Primary)

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70.82/hr - $70.82/hr

3+ years exp

Cape Fox Federal Contracting Group 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 role involves providing histology services for animal studies, processing tissues, performing immunohistochemistry, and supporting manuscript writing and research activities.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide histology services are 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 (ISH), special applications of histology (e.g. special stains) and immunohistochemistry (IHC)

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

Qualification

Histology laboratory experienceHistotechnologist certificationBSL-3BSL-4 experienceImmunohistochemistrySitu hybridizationTissue embeddingSectioningDigital pathology analysisSOP developmentResearch writing

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree in a relevant field

Minimum of 3 years work in a histology laboratory

Must be able to work in a BSL-4 setting with select agents and be enrolled in the NIAID-IRF Frederick Biosurety program to include passing and maintaining Tier-III security clearance

Occupational health/physical requirements is required

Work will be performed up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays

However, work can run past business hours and flexibility will be needed, to potentially include weekends and holidays

Telework may be authorized if approved by the Task Leader, COR, and the Contracting Officer