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Cape Fox Federal Contracting Group · 1 month ago

Sr. Scientist - Histology Lab Manager

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

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$70.82/hr - $70.82/hr

5+ years exp

Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking an experienced Histology Lab Manager to support the NIH. The role involves leading a team of histology professionals, managing laboratory operations, and supporting animal studies through histology and necropsy procedures.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide services are required to support animal studies, such as assist 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

Identifies and troubleshoots common problems relating to laboratory methodology and instrumentation under the direction of the Senior Veterinary Pathologist and oversees organization and management of digital pathology database

Schedules staff to assist with necropsies and complete histology work in the laboratory

Operates in the BSL-4 laboratory, conducts histology, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization protocols

Develops and optimizes new protocols as requested by the Senior Pathologist to support research staff

Assists pathologists during necropsy

Identifies and troubleshoot common problems relating to laboratory methodology and instrumentation under the direction of the Senior Veterinary Pathologist

Qualification

Histotechnologist certificationBSL-4 laboratory experienceHistology experienceImmunohistochemistryProtocol developmentTroubleshooting skillsTeam leadership