Senior Histology Specialist - Spatial Tech (Onsite)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Senior Research Histology Specialist to provide advanced histology services in support of cutting-edge research. The role requires handling FFPE tissues, tissue microarrays, and frozen sections, while guiding workflow and maintaining equipment and records.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily lab activities, offering technical consultation on specimen preparation, and ensuring high-quality results for spatial transcriptomics and proteomics projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with four years of related experience.
• Four years of relevant histology experience required.
• Preferred PhD and advanced histology expertise.

Responsibilities

• Process, embed, section, and stain FFPE tissues and TMAs.
• Support spatial transcriptomic and proteomic research workflows.
• Perform frozen sectioning for human and animal tissues.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment; coordinate maintenance.
• Document services in iLab and keep records up to date.
• Interact with researchers, provide technical consultation on specimen handling.
• Coordinate daily workflow and supervise staff as needed.
• Conduct quality checks and update protocols; participate in meetings.

Skills

Histology

Tissue processing

FFPE & TMA

Quality checks

Laboratory workflow coordination

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD (preferred)

Tools

iLab

FFPE processing equipment

Stainers / processors

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Senior Research Histology Specialist to provide advanced histology services in support of cutting-edge research. The role requires handling FFPE tissues, tissue microarrays, and frozen sections, while guiding workflow and maintaining equipment and records.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily lab activities, offering technical consultation on specimen preparation, and ensuring high-quality results for spatial transcriptomics and proteomics projects.