Research Assistant Histology Research Laboratory

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct experimental pathology procedures and techniques that are centered on functions in the Histology Research Laboratory a research Core in the Department of Pathology. This position will assist with histology tasks in the Histology Research Laboratory as needed under the direction of the HRL Supervisor. Responsibilities include interfacing with Core clients tissue processing and embedding microtomy special staining database entry organization of tissue repository and general laboratory support under the direction of the HRL supervisor.

Duties to include:

Assists Core Supervisor and Pathologists in the execution of research projects.

Documents projects procedures and protocols.

Performs procedures in the field of Histology.

Contributes to the functioning of the laboratory.

Represents the HRL to Core clientele.

For a full job description please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical learn more: Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and the ability to apply and translate this knowledge to biological research.

Experience in handling human or animal tissue.

Excellent written and interpersonal verbal communication skills are required.

Experience with histology techniques including sectioning special stains and/or immunostaining.

Experience in consistently following Standard Operating Procedures.

Desirable Qualifications:

Consistent attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience with Office applications including spreadsheet data using Excel.

Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Proven ability to work in a high project volume work environment.

Ability to effectively prioritize projects to meet deadlines consistently.

Experience with Epic and/or clinical histology.

Experience working in a core research facility.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:

Resume

Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions please contact Brenda Carey by email at .

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Hours:

Monday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

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