Microscopy & Histology Technician: TEM Prep & IHC Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributed retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation and sick leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Microscopy/Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination, including embedding, sectioning, staining and digital imaging. The role requires a strong background in histology and electron microscopy techniques and supports a multidisciplinary team on campus.

The position is full-time, on-site, with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or biomedical science or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained.
• 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 to include—but not limited to—solution preparation, record keeping, and operation of benchtop equipment.
• Dissects and processes tissue (including decalcification of bone).
• Embedding of biological samples in resin / plastic / paraffin
• Performs various 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

Fundamental safety knowledge

Electron microscopy sample prep

Ultramicrotomy

Histology stains repertoire

IHC/ICC/ISH techniques

Interpersonal/teamwork

Self-motivation and initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or biomedical science

Tools

Electron microscopy

Ultramicrotome

Job description

Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Microscopy/Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination, including embedding, sectioning, staining and digital imaging. The role requires a strong background in histology and electron microscopy techniques and supports a multidisciplinary team on campus.

The position is full-time, on-site, with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits; visa sponsorship is not available.