Inotiv·Durham County, North Carolina
Perform routine, immunohistochemical, and special staining while managing microtomy and frozen sectioning. Handle tissue trimming, necropsy, and embedding according to SOPs and guidelines.
Essential Responsibilities Routine staining- use and programming of autostainer; reagent preparation; use of coverslipper and manual coverslipping Immunohistochemical staining - 1º and 2º antibody determination; antigen retrieval techniques; reagent prep, including single, serial, and concentration dilutions; develop new antibodies Special staining – identify appropriate control; follow and/or modify specified procedure(s); reagent preparation, including single, serial, and concentration dilutions; interpret staining quality; troubleshooting; and develop new staining procedures Microtomy – produce quality sections free of aesthetic defects; frozen sectioning Review and QC slides Additional Responsibilities Trimming - tissue identification; trimming per SOP and NIEHS guidelines Necropsy - tissue identification; dissection according to SOP w/o trauma; gross descriptions per provided guidelines; timed necropsies Embedding - per SOP; use and programming of tissue processors; development of processing schedules Work in a team environment with a professional and positive attitude Other duties as needed Management Responsibilities None Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: H.S. diploma or equivalent B.S. degree in Biology or related field Experience: ≥ 20 years in Histology ≥ 16 years in Histology Skills: Experience with animal tissue Proficient with Immunohistochemical stains Proficiency with histological techniques: microscopy, special stains, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and microscopy Certification: ASCP Registered Histology Technician required Personnel Supervised None Supervision Received Infrequent supervision and instructions Frequently exercises discretionary authority Working Environment Primarily laboratory/animal facility (respirator, safety glasses, lab coat, shoe covers, head cover, and gloves, as needed) Occasional office work Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required *This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.
The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.
Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.
Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.
There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct.
If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.
Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Requires a high school diploma or a B.S. in Biology or a related field, along with significant histology experience. ASCP Registered Histology Technician certification is required.
Market context
In North Carolina, histology associate openings are often driven by steady pathology and laboratory demand, especially in hospital and diagnostic settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a high school diploma or biology-related degree, significant histology experience, and ASCP Registered Histology Technician certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to hands-on tissue processing and lab workflow experience.
