Research Assistant - Imaging
About The Position
The Wistar Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support the Imaging Shared Resource, a centralized core facility providing advanced imaging technologies and services to investigators both across the institute and externally. The candidate will play a critical role in the daily operation of imaging platforms, user training and support, experimental execution, and image data analysis. This position offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge microscopy and preclinical imaging technologies in a collaborative research environment focused on cancer, immunology, and infectious disease research.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering).
- General experience with microscopy, including confocal and/or widefield imaging systems, or experience with preclinical imaging modalities.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with bioimage analysis.
- Familiarity with live-cell imaging techniques.
- Experience working with small animals (mice) in a barrier facility environment
- Prior exposure to core facility or shared resource environments.
- Interest in imaging technologies supporting cancer, immunology, or infectious disease research.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of imaging instruments.
- Support operation of confocal, widefield, live-cell, and whole-slide imaging systems.
- Assist with preclinical imaging platforms, including ultrasound, IVIS Spectrum CT, and small-animal radiation systems.
- Train new users on imaging instrumentation and best practices.
- Provide technical assistance during imaging experiments.
- Ensure safe, proper, and efficient instrument use by researchers.
- Perform imaging experiments and assist investigators with experimental setup.
- Conduct image processing and quantitative analysis using commercial and open-source bioimage analysis software.
- Maintain high-performance image analysis workstations.
- Interface with vendors for instrument service and ordering of supplies.
- Assist with lab organization, inventory, and documentation.
- Maintain detailed records related to instrument usage and experiments.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
