Immediate position for a Biologist with experience in histology and microscopy. This position will focus on preparing histological specimens from diverse tissues for spatial transcriptomics.
This is a fully onsite position, located in St. Louis, MO. Relocation cost reimbursement is not available for this position, local candidates preferred.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Establish / adapt and optimize specimen preparation protocols for animal and plant tissues;
Execute experimental plans in collaboration with cross-functional, internal, and external partners / stakeholders;
Understand stakeholder interests and contribute to brainstorming and troubleshooting efforts;
Demonstrate commitment to inclusion and safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices;
Maintain detailed record keeping and required documentation.
REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's Degree. Experience with histology of biological specimens for microscopy or related applications, such as embedding, fixation, thin (cryo) sectioning, staining, in situ hybridization, and / or immunolocalization, etc.
Significant experience with histology of plant and / or insect specimens for microscopy and / or molecular biology applications (such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.). Familiarity with spatial transcriptomics experiment workflows. 7+ Years of Experience.