Staff Research Associate I - Head & Neck Surgery

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 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.

Hourly Pay Range : $27.85

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.

Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analyses using

R computing environment.