Microscopy & Histology Technician — Tissue Prep & Imaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Scripps Research in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Microscopy/ Histology Technician to support tissue processing, embedding, and imaging workflows in a biomedical lab. The role involves preparing samples for electron microscopy, performing fixation and sectioning, and applying a range of histological stains.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on cutting-edge research projects. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical science and at least 3 years of TEM/histology

Qualifications

• Requires a 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

TEM sample prep

Histology techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Immunocytochemistry

Ultramicrotomy

Staining techniques

Laboratory safety

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical science

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

TEM equipment

Ultramicrotome

Histology staining equipment

Job description

Scripps Research in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Microscopy/ Histology Technician to support tissue processing, embedding, and imaging workflows in a biomedical lab. The role involves preparing samples for electron microscopy, performing fixation and sectioning, and applying a range of histological stains.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on cutting-edge research projects. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical science and at least 3 years of TEM/histology