Research Associate

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
• •Doctoral Degree in Bioengineering, Applied Sciences, Biology, or related field from an accredited institution
• •A sufficient combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for degree, but not for specific experience
• •One (1) year of experience working with image analysis
• •Experience working within an academic, medical, or related research laboratory environment
• •Experience maintaining and cleaning imaging equipment
• •Ability to accurately follow assigned protocols and learn new techniques as needed
• •Demonstrated organizational, methodical, detail-oriented, self-motivated competencies
• •Demonstrated capacity to work independently, think progressively and trouble shoot complex processes
• •Capacity to utilizing highly technical microscopy platforms and associated software systems
• •Work with complex technology and laboratory equipment
• •Work within a high-level secured facility
• •A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2
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Responsibilities

• •Exemptions vary by campus location/department
• •The Perinatal Research Center provides multi-disciplinary, basic and clinical research in the areas of perinatal biology and medicine, functioning as an auxiliary service center, providing laboratory and other research-related facilities and services to Principal Investigators with the Section of Neonatology and also to other Principal Investigators in other departments
• •The candidate will be responsible for imaging and collected digital images analysis
• •Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to performing histological imaging and analysis using Visiopharm, Imaris, ImageJ and another analysis software
• •The candidate will be involved in training PRC researchers on imaging equipment usage and performing image analysis, along with equipment management, data analysis and interpretation, and quality control
• •Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions
• •Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects
• •Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research
• •Support analytical testing process using standard lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating results
• •Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced
• •Pick up, transport, and maintain results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed
• •Dispose of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions
• •Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information
• •Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, unit and related issues
• •Assist in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs
• •Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receive guidance and direction or escalate when required
• •Performing histological imaging and analysis using Visiopharm, Imaris, ImageJ and another analysis software
• •Training PRC researchers on imaging equipment usage and performing image analysis, along with equipment management, data analysis and interpretation, and quality control
• •We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority
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