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Sr. Research Technologist-Histology 2021-1476

Research Technologist, Senior

Job ID
2021-1476
Category
Scientific Research
Location : Location
US-NM-Albuquerque
Type
Full-time
Division
Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI)


Overview

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) is seeking a Sr. Research Technologist in Histology. Under general direction, the Sr. Research Technologist will work with animal tissues, including tissue grossing/trimming, embedding, sectioning, automated and manual staining and other duties associated with production of high-quality microscope slides (including finding challenging targets in certain tissues/organs). Additional duties include laboratory equipment maintenance, preparing solutions, assisting in digital slide scanning. Work may also include administrative and/or lab management tasks and cross training with other institute pathology laboratories.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific area or comparable course work; or equivalent combination of directly related education four (4) years’ experience in Histology preferred. Must be ASCP HT/HTL certified or eligible.
 
Candidate must have the ability to follow written standard operating procedures and the ability to document work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Must also be able to work with chemicals such as Xylene, Alcohols, formalin, and other tissue fixatives.
 
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
 
This position may involve work inside the ABSL3 facility which may require vaccinations/immunizations. Candidates must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and wear a respirator. A Post-offer physical and background check are required. Ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB) is required.


Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Companies are an Equal Opportunity employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. All applicants and employees are further protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing or discussing the compensation of other applicants or employees. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click here.

For assistance with our application process, including reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process, please send an email to recruiting@lrri.org or call 505-348-9400.