Histology Specialist - Tissue Tech & IHC Innovator

W. L. Gore & Associates; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Ownership Plan

Profit-sharing

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a Histology Specialist to support medical device research and development.

The role collaborates with pathologists, scientists, technicians, and engineers to ensure high-quality histology work and data integrity. The candidate should have a biology-related Bachelor’s degree and ASCP HT/HTL certification, with 2+ years of histology experience and proficiency in LIMS and lab equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Candidate will perform routine and complex histological techniques including paraffin and resin embedding, microtomy, cryosectioning, staining, and IHC.
• Maintains specimen integrity and traceability across lab workflows and LIMS.
• Strong communication and collaboration with pathology team and engineers to support device research.

Responsibilities

• Performs paraffin and resin embedding, microtomy, cryosectioning, staining, and IHC.
• Develops and implements new histological techniques and workflows.
• Processes tissue and device specimens following study protocols and SOPs.
• Manages specimens through lifecycle in LIMS; tracks, stores, archives, and disposes responsibly.
• Maintains inventory and supports procurement of lab supplies and equipment.

Skills

Histology techniques

Data integrity

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Heavy lifting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related Life Sciences

ASCP Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification

Tools

LIMS

Lab equipment maintenance

Job description

W. L. Gore & Associates in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a Histology Specialist to support medical device research and development.

The role collaborates with pathologists, scientists, technicians, and engineers to ensure high-quality histology work and data integrity. The candidate should have a biology-related Bachelor’s degree and ASCP HT/HTL certification, with 2+ years of histology experience and proficiency in LIMS and lab equipment maintenance.