Laboratory Research Technician IV

The Demetris Research Histology Services (RHS) laboratory provides complete translational research histology services which include serving as a core lab for the Immune Tolerance Network (ITN), multiple Clinical Trials in Organ Transplantation (CTOT), and multiple grants and corporate local, national, and international clinical trials. The RHS lab specializes in sample preparation, sectioning, routine staining, and immunohistochemistry services. Currently, we are providing these services for twelve sponsors with additional contracts pending. Several of the clinical trials we are supporting are extremely time-sensitive and require a rapid turnaround. The upcoming project demands plus the current workflow are too great for only one histotechnician. Therefore, it is necessary to hire another lab technician to assist with the workflow and allow the lab to meet project requirements.

Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals and prepares data visualizations.

• Must be able to perform all basic histology and immunohistochemistry procedures: grossing, processing, embedding, sectioning, special stains, equipment maintenance and other routine lab tasks
• Follow established protocols and troubleshoot basic immunohistochemistry as necessary
• Compliance with regulatory training and EHS requirements
• Histotechnician Certification (HT ASCP) or Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP) preferred

Generally sedentary with movement and lifting as needed. Must have the ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time and to lift packages weighing up to 50lbs.

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