Research Associate I

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, or a related scientific field PLUS four (4) years of research experience in a histology laboratory or medical/laboratory facility, including data collection and analysis.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and practices.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures for tissue embedding and microtomy of paraffin-embedded and/or frozen tissues.
• Ability to perform special stains and immunohistochemistry on paraffin-embedded and/or frozen tissue slides.
• Ability to prepare and maintain fresh solutions, stains, and reagents for laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Ability to operate automated stainers and learn to operate the BOND multiplex stainer.
• Ability to review, understand, and follow Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service skills.

• →Prepares and/or administers research experiments, process human and animal specimens, perform embedding, sectioning of FFPE and frozen samples. Analyzes and interprets data, evaluates research results and recommends refinements in scientific protocols used in research.
• →Develops, implements, and manages protocols and data collection, analysis, and reports and assists in preparation of written reports related to projects and data analysis.
• →Participates in the development of scientific portions for research grant proposals and maintains detailed notes on laboratory research protocols
• →Oversees the operations of the laboratory, including auditing, ordering supplies, monitoring performance of experimentation, providing budgetary oversight, client support, iLab, maintaining records and files, and ensuring safety and security of hazardous materials
• →Provides training and oversees junior laboratory personnel
• →Performs other duties as assigned

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.