Staff Research Associate I - Head & Neck

Description

The Department ofOtolaryngology-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 procedure on experimental specimens. Work with tissues is required.

Duties will include but are not limited to :

developing, performing and troubleshooting immunohistochemical assays.

perform confocal microscopy imaging of processed specimens.

conducting quantitative image analysis.

completing statistical analyses.

effective communication with team members & at lab meetings.

ordering supplies and basic laboratory upkeep.

Pay Range : $26.52 - $31.63 hourly

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 statistical analyses using R computing environment.

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