Histology Lab Technician II — Research & Tissue Analysis

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an entry-level lab support role focused on histology, sectioning and staining of FFPE tissues with opportunities to work with immunohistochemical techniques.

The candidate will assist with experiments, data collection and documentation in a busy research lab. Ideal applicants have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, up to one year of lab experience, and a readiness to follow safety protocols and recordkeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification or professional license required for this position.
• Ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with histology, sectioning and staining of FFPE tissues is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection and setup of equipment.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares tissues, reagents and probe tests as needed.
• Ensures safety procedures and documentation compliance.
• Maintains and cleans lab equipment and work areas.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an entry-level lab support role focused on histology, sectioning and staining of FFPE tissues with opportunities to work with immunohistochemical techniques.

The candidate will assist with experiments, data collection and documentation in a busy research lab. Ideal applicants have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, up to one year of lab experience, and a readiness to follow safety protocols and recordkeeping standards.