Research Technologist- Histology & Microscopy Core

About the role:

We are currently looking to hire a Research Technologist in the Histology & Light Microscopy Core. The person in this position will be reporting to the Histology & Light Microscopy Core Director.

What you will do:

• Must be able to work within a core laboratory, providing Histology & Microscopy services to researchers both at Gladstone Institutes and beyond.

• Applies basic technical knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of biomedical research to perform various analyses and supporting the investigation of scientific problems.

• Will be joining a team who are responsible for the core request workload where types of experiments vary day by day.

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of scientific equipment such as tissue processors, microtomes, slide stainers, cryostats and microscopes.

• Perform research techniques and procedures such as tissue grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, routine and special staining plus slide mounting and quality control.

• Assist in the development of new core procedures and experimental protocols for researchers.

• Perform, or receive training in Immunohistochemistry.

• Perform, or receive training on, bright field, polarizing, epifluorescence, confocal and light sheet microscopy.

• Ensure lab cleanliness and safety.

• Maintain stocks and reorder, as necessary.

• Responsible for updating core inventories and electronic records, responding to user queries, scheduling, and performing user equipment training and consulting with users on experimental design

What you will need:

• Histology skills are a must; tissue fixation, paraffin and cryo-section cutting plus routine and special staining.

• Light microscopy experience is preferred. 

• Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing with varied groups of researchers from different background and experience.

• Excellent notetaking/documentation skills

• Demonstrates understanding of directions by providing regular feedback on work activities.

• Asks questions to gather additional information.

• Resolves routine and recurring problems within own work area.

• Highly organized (punctual, respectful for other lab members and users time, ability to answer emails with quick turnaround). 

• Approachable and helpful; accountable for workload and duties.

• High work ethic and a genuine passion for scientific inquiry 

What will be required:

• Associate degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

• BA/BS/MS

• Expertise should include working knowledge of and experience in histological or histo-pathological research or techniques.

• Ability to interact with researchers on a scientific and functional level.

• Light microscopy and digital and image analysis experience is a plus.

• Good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Basic familiarity with R, Python or other programming languages is desirable but not required.

• Basic anatomical knowledge and experience with animal dissection is desirable but not required.

• Immunohistochemistry experience and in-situ hybridization experience is a plus.

If this role is not for you:

Please stay in touch and to see a complete list of our open career opportunities, please visit:

https://gladstone.org/careers