TEM & Histology Technician — Advanced Microscopy Specialist

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employer Contributed Retirement Plan

Health and Welfare plans (medical/dent

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation and sick leave

Free on-site parking

Descripción de la vacante

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Microscopy/ Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination. You will embed samples, cut sections, stain tissues, and conduct image analysis as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or biomedical science and at least 3 years of experience in histology and electron microscopy sample prep.

Formación

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or biomedical science or an equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience preparing samples for transmission electron microscopy and histology.
• Fundamental knowledge of laboratory safety.
• Experience with sample preparation for electron microscopy.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and related techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
• Dissect and process tissue, including decalcification of bone.
• Embed samples in resin, plastic, or paraffin for sectioning.
• Perform fixation and sectioning using microtome, cryostat, or ultramicrotome.
• Prepare stains and stain tissue; perform digital imaging and image analysis.
• Maintenance of lab equipment and related tasks.

Conocimientos

Self-reliance

Flexibility

Initiative

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in biology or biomedical science

Herramientas

Microtome

Cryostat

Ultramicrotome

Electron microscopy prep

Descripción del empleo

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Microscopy/ Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination. You will embed samples, cut sections, stain tissues, and conduct image analysis as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology or biomedical science and at least 3 years of experience in histology and electron microscopy sample prep.