Description
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Description
The Department
of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is seeking to hire a full time
Staff Research Associate who will work under the direction of the Principal
Investigator to perform scientific work in a biomedical laboratory. In this
role, you will optimize and perform standard histological procedures on
experimental specimens and tissue-based research.
Duties will include but
are not limited to:
- Developing, executing, and troubleshooting
immunohistochemical assays. - Performing confocal microscopy imaging of processed
specimens. - Conducting quantitative image analysis.
- Completing statistical analyses.
- Communicating effectively with team members and
participating in lab meetings. - Ordering supplies and basic laboratory upkeep.
Hourly Pay Range: $27.85
– $33.21
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience working in cell biology and
immunohistochemistry procedures. - Demonstrated ability to conduct defined research
protocol independently, with excellent troubleshooting skills. - Ability to work well in a team including faculty,
postdoctoral fellows, medical residents, undergrad students and other lab
personnel. - Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication
skills. - Demonstrated proficiency in data organization and
presentation software including Excel and PowerPoint. - Ability to manipulate small specimens for histologic
analyses, including cryostat.
Preferred:
- *
Previous experience
writing scientific publications. - BS or MS degree in neuroscience or physiology.
- Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analyses using
R computing environment.