What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Laboratory Manager position at Axle?
(ID: 2025-1282)
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Benefits:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- 401K Match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Histology Laboratory Manager to our dynamic team at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Frederick, MD.
Technical Requirements:
- Provide services are 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 - Assists pathologists during necropsy.
- Identifies and troubleshoot common problems relating to laboratory methodology and
instrumentation under the direction of the Senior Veterinary Pathologist.
Specific Qualifications / Experience:
- 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.
The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com
Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
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Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $95,000 USD
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000