Sr. Scientist - Histology Lab Manager

Cape Fox Corporation; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,488 - 114,634; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Job summary

A healthcare support services company is seeking a Sr. Scientist - Histology Lab Manager to support the NIH. The role involves leading a team of histology professionals, managing laboratory operations, and ensuring compliance with BSL-4 requirements. Candidates must have a B.S. degree and at least 5 years of histology experience, preferably with HTL certification. The position offers competitive pay of $70.82 per hour for up to 40 hours a week, along with various health benefits and a potential for telework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5-years histology experience with Histotechnologist (HTL) certification.
• Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 (preferred) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support animal studies with a team of histology professionals.
• Troubleshoot issues relating to laboratory methodology.
• Manage digital pathology database and schedule staff for necropsies.

Skills

Histology experience

Laboratory management

Problem solving

Immunohistochemistry

Protocol development

Education

B.S. degree in a relevant field

Job description

Sr. Scientist - Histology Lab Manager - (8333)

Cape Fox Facilities Services (CFFS) is seeking an experienced Histology Lab Manager to support the NIH.

The total hourly pay for this exempt position is $70.82 for up to 40 hours per week. This rate represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Histology Laboratory Manager

• Provide services required to support animal studies, such as assist the Federal Task Leader with leading a team of histology professionals tasked with supporting facility pathologists in the performance of necropsies and preparing histology slides for analysis.
• Identifies and troubleshoots common problems relating to laboratory methodology and instrumentation under the direction of the Senior Veterinary Pathologist and oversees organization and management of digital pathology database.
• Schedules staff to assist with necropsies and complete histology work in the laboratory.
• Operates in the BSL-4 laboratory, conducts histology, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization protocols.
• Develops and optimizes new protocols as requested by the Senior Pathologist to support research staff.

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

Travel and Training Requirements

• Travel may be required, at the discretion of the Task Leader.
• All Travel must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
• Training includes any NIH and/or HHS required training for access to and work in the IRF BSL2 and BSL4 laboratories.

Other Requirements

• Work will be performed up to 40 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
• However, work can run past business hours and flexibility will be needed, to potentially include weekends and holidays. The contractor will be responsible for scheduling.
• Telework may be authorized if approved by the Task Leader, COR, and the Contracting Officer.
• Must be able to work in a BSL-4 setting with select agents and be enrolled in the NIAID-IRF Frederick Biosurety program to include passing and maintaining Tier-III security clearance.

Specific Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5-years histology experience with Histotechnologist (HTL) certification.
• Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 (preferred) experience required.

Occupational Health/Physical Requirements and Worksite Hazards

• Occupational health/physical requirements is required.

Category

• Science / Research

Location

NIH - Frederick National Laboratory - Fort Detrick, MD 21701 US (Primary)