Senior Research Histology Specialist

Baylor College of Medicine

. Perform processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of FFPE tissues and tissue microarrays .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $70,618 - $83,080 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in specimen processing, including FFPE tissue handling, sectioning, and staining, while ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols and quality controls. Provides technical guidance and training to laboratory personnel, facilitating effective communication and workflow coordination.

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FFPE Tissue ProcessingTissue SectioningHistology ExperienceLaboratory Protocol DevelopmentTechnical Consultation

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Hard Skills

Specimen ProcessingFrozen SectioningTissue PreparationQuality ControlLaboratory Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTechnical GuidanceTeam CoordinationResults Orientation

Tools & Technologies

ILabProcessorsStainersCoverslippers

Industry Keywords

Biomedical ResearchClinical SettingPre-analytical ConsiderationsOperational Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of FFPE tissues and tissue microarrays
Apply knowledge of specimen processing to spatial transcriptomic and proteomic research applications
Perform frozen sectioning of human and animal tissue specimens
Clean and maintain processors, stainers, and coverslippers; coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance
Document laboratory services, fees, communications, and work changes in iLab
Maintain complete and accurate core laboratory records
Communicate with researchers and customers by email, telephone, virtual meetings, and in person
Provide technical consultation on specimen harvesting, fixation, preparation, and pre-analytical considerations
Coordinate daily laboratory workflow and work assignments
Provide technical guidance and training to laboratory personnel
Perform and document quality controls; review work products and escalate corrective actions
Review, update, develop, and implement laboratory protocols
Participate in meetings, budgeting, operational reporting, and core planning activities
Provide feedback on staff competency, work quality, training needs, and workflow
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field; four years of related experience may substitute for the degree requirement
Four years of relevant experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Preferred: PhD
Preferred: Experience with tissue sectioning, cryo sectioning, and tissue preparation from animals to histology
Preferred: Histology experience in a research or clinical setting with an interest in biomedical research
Technical skill and results orientation; accurate, honest, reliable, and creative

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional and technical development through relevant seminars, webinars, and other educational opportunities
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