What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician position at Axle?
(ID: 2025-1283)
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 Technician to our dynamic team at the National Institute of Allergy and Infection Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Frederick, MD.
Technical Requirements:
- Provide histology services are required to support animal studies, such as providing necropsy support to the pathologists and for ordering and maintaining stock of chemicals, reagents, antibodies, and supplies required for necropsy and histology support.
- Assist in scanning slides, organizing the digital pathology database, and performing basic digital analysis of slides as requested by pathologists.
- Perform molecular pathology assays and experiments such as: in situ hybridization (ISH), special applications of histology (e.g. special stains) and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
- Operates in the BSL-4 laboratory.
- Performs tissue embedding, sectioning and mounting protocols.
- Conducts histology, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization protocols.
- Assists pathologists during necropsies.
- Assist with developing SOPs for new assays and technologies.
Specific Qualifications / Experience:
- Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of 3 years work in a histology laboratory
Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred
- Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred.
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: $65,000 USD - $80,000 USD
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000