Who we are:The Gladstone Institutes is an independent, not-for-pro?t research institution. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of all people through medical research and education in neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology. Home to notable leaders in science and biomedicine, Gladstone comprises five institutes as well as various centers and programs. All of its approximately 600 members are aligned in their mission to carry out or support science t... more details
Category:
Science
Lab/Area:
Histology Core
Description:
Who we are:
The Gladstone Institutes is an independent, not-for-pro?t research institution. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of all people through medical research and education in neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology. Home to notable leaders in science and biomedicine, Gladstone comprises five institutes as well as various centers and programs. All of its approximately 600 members are aligned in their mission to carry out or support science that overcomes disease. Located in an award-winning building at the Mission Bay Campus, Gladstone offers a competitive salary and bene?ts program. It provides an ideal environment for those seeking to maximize and fully leverage their potential. Consider Gladstone and make a difference in human health.
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
Hiring Range:
$25-$29 hr.
Gladstone Perks & Benefits
People–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
A meaningful place to grow and learn–whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and diverse environment.
Healthy work/life balance–you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
Compensation–competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
?Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.
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