Associate Researcher - 30 hours (Dr Morgello's Lab) - Neurology
About The Position
The Manhattan HIV Brain Bank is looking for an Associate Researcher (tissue bank laboratory research coordinator). Responsibilities Processing clinical fluid samples obtained from HIV and HCV infected patients. Assisting with the rapid prosection of autopsies at Mount Sinai Hospital. Participate in call for the prosection of these cases after hours. Photographing tissue specimens. Dissection and cryopreservation of fluid and tissue specimens. Maintaining a computer catalogue of collected tissue and fluid biospecimens and inventories. Packaging and shipping samples. Assist with preparation of histologic slides, performance of histochemical and immunohistochemical procedures. Participate in ongoing research projects in the laboratory, using morphometric analysis and other tissue-based techniques. General laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies. Performs other related duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science or related field preferred, or combination of relevant research experience and education
- 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience
- Prior experience at a laboratory bench with basic techniques (pipetting, centrifugation, making solutions), and entry-level computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge of histology helpful, but not necessary.
- Molecular skills a plus.
Responsibilities
- Processing clinical fluid samples obtained from HIV and HCV infected patients.
- Assisting with the rapid prosection of autopsies at Mount Sinai Hospital.
- Participate in call for the prosection of these cases after hours.
- Photographing tissue specimens.
- Dissection and cryopreservation of fluid and tissue specimens.
- Maintaining a computer catalogue of collected tissue and fluid biospecimens and inventories.
- Packaging and shipping samples.
- Assist with preparation of histologic slides, performance of histochemical and immunohistochemical procedures.
- Participate in ongoing research projects in the laboratory, using morphometric analysis and other tissue-based techniques.
- General laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies.
- Performs other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
