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Description

The Department

of Otolaryngology-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.

+ Ordering supplies and basic laboratory upkeep.

Hourly Pay Range: $27.85

- $33.21

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.

+ BS or MS degree in neuroscience or physiology.

+ Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analyses using R computing environment.

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