Senior Research Histology Specialist

Lemaire Scott A Md; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 71.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Histology

Tissue processing

FFPE & TMA

Quality checks

Laboratory workflow coordination

Technical communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

PhD (preferred)

Strumenti

iLab

FFPE processing equipment

Stainers / processors

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Senior Research Histology Specialist

Division: Advanced Technology Cores

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $70,618 - $83,080

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Human Tissue Acquisition & Pathology (HTAP) Core at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an Senior Research Histology Specialist with advanced histology expertise and an understanding of the role of histology in research, particularly in advancing spatial transcriptomic and proteomic technologies. This position serves a key technical and operational role within the core laboratory and works directly with cutting-edge researchers who rely on high-quality histology services to support biomedical research.

Job Duties

• Performs all aspects of processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of FFPE tissues and tissue microarrays (TMA).
• Applies advanced knowledge of how specimen processing impacts downstream research applications, including spatial transcriptomic and proteomic technologies.
• Performs frozen sectioning of tissue specimens from human and animal models in support of research activities.

Equipment Maintenance (10%)

• Performs routine cleaning and fluid changes for processors, stainers, and coverslippers.
• Coordinates with service providers for repairs and preventative maintenance and maintains sufficient operational knowledge of laboratory equipment to identify and escalate performance issues.

iLab Accessioning and Documentation (10%)

• Accurately documents laboratory services and activities within iLab, including job descriptions, applicable fees, customer communications, and changes to submitted work.
• Maintains complete and accurate records in support of core laboratory operations.

Customer/Client Interactions (10%)

• Communicates with researchers and other customers by email, telephone, virtual meetings, and in person.
• Provides technical consultation regarding specimen harvesting, fixation, preparation, and other pre-analytical considerations prior to submission to HTAP.

Technical Workflow Coordination and Staff Guidance (5%)

• Coordinates daily laboratory workflow and work assignments based on operational priorities.
• Provides technical guidance and training to laboratory personnel on established and new procedures and provides feedback to the LabDirector regarding staff technical competency and work quality.

Quality Checks and Documentation (2%)

• Performs and documents appropriate quality controls for laboratory processes and services.
• Reviews staining and other work products for quality and identifies or escalates issues requiring corrective action.

Laboratory Protocol Development and Maintenance (1%)

• Reviews and updates laboratory protocols as needed and assists with developing and implementing protocols for new procedures and techniques.

Other (2%)

• Participates in regular meetings with the Lab Director and maintains professional and technical development through relevant seminars, webinars, and other educational opportunities.
• Represents, conducts, and/or participates in meetings as directed by the Core Director.
• Participates in annual budgeting, operational reporting, and other core planning activities as directed by the Core Director.
• Provides the Core Director with feedback regarding staff technical competency, work quality, training needs, and laboratory workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD
• Experience with tissue sectioning, cryo sectioning, and tissue prep from animals to histology.
• Histology experience in a research or clinical setting with an interest in being involved in biomedical research.
• Must be technically skilled and results oriented--accurate, honest, reliable and creative.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.