Histology & Electron Microscopy Technician

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation and sick leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Microscopy/Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination, including embedding, cutting, and staining a wide variety of samples.

This on-site, five-days-a-week position requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical science and at least 3 years of TEM histology experience, plus proficiency in tissue processing, histological staining, and immunohistochemistry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical science required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in preparing samples for transmission electron microscopy and histology.
• Fundamental knowledge of laboratory safety.
• Experience with sample preparation for electron microscopy.
• Experience with ultramicrotomy for electron microscopy.
• Experience with a broad range of histological stains, such as H&E, PAS, Trichrome, Oil Red O, Giemsa, Nissl, and Weigert's.
• Experience preparing stains from component ingredients.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunocytochemistry (ICC), antigen retrieval, in situ hybridization (ISH).
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with and manage varied technical and non-technical personalities in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Must possess a high degree of self-reliance, flexibility, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory functions including solution preparation and record keeping.
• Dissects and processes tissue including decalcification of bone.
• Embedding of biological samples in resin/paraffin.
• Performs fixation and sectioning techniques (microtome, cryostat, ultramicrotome).
• Prepares stains and stains tissue.
• Digital imaging / slide scanning and image analysis.
• May include some lab equipment maintenance.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Immunocytochemistry

Electron microscopy

Ultramicrotomy

Tissue processing

Staining

Image analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical science

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Ultramicrotome

Job description

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Microscopy/Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination, including embedding, cutting, and staining a wide variety of samples.

This on-site, five-days-a-week position requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical science and at least 3 years of TEM histology experience, plus proficiency in tissue processing, histological staining, and immunohistochemistry.