Staff Scientist

Georgetown University•Detroit, MI

7d•$47,586 - $87,558•Onsite

About The Position

The position provides skilled medical technology and histology capabilities to support the scope of the pathology and histology services, and the research related functions and goals of the Histopathology Laboratory in the Lombardi Cancer Center. Daily responsibilities include Immunohistochemical tissue staining, slide scanning, image acquisition and image analysis to support biomarker discovery and validation. This position is part of Immunohistochemistry Department, a sub-division of the Histopathology and Tissue Shared resource. The position reports directly to the HTSR Director(s) and works with other personnel in immunohistochemistry and image analysis areas. Prepares billing for completed work to ensure proper payment for services provided. Provides estimates of expenses to investigators for work to be done in this division. The general laboratory environment requires adhering to safety procedures including universal precautions- gowns, gloves, masks, and goggles as appropriate. Work in biosafety cabinets for some procedures. Also work in fume hood. Use of hazardous chemicals and other biohazardous agents including infectious agents. Microtomy and dissection using sharp instruments. May require standing and bending for extended periods. Walking short to moderate distances within and between laboratories. Hand movement and finger dexterity and high-level motor skills. Eye-hand coordination. Lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requirements

Master’s degree required
Minimum of 1-2 year’s computing and laboratory experience/skills, preferably with image analysis and direct immunohistochemistry skills
Doctoral degree with laboratory and some biocomputing skills are minimal requirements, preference for individuals with experience with Immunohistochemistry and image acquisition and analysis
Aptitude for working with research specimens and image analysis
Knowledge of anatomy and histology.
Background in computer and laboratory science, preferably in image analysis and Immunohistochemistry
Proficient in Microsoft office, file, maintenance, database management and spreadsheet applications
Laboratory experience and Doctoral degree
Must be organized, initiative, problem solving ability
Must be typing and office experience and skills
Must be detail orientated
Must be good communication skills, both verbal and written
Must have the ability to document and keep complete records
Must be Microsoft Office proficient

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred
preference for individuals with experience with Immunohistochemistry and image acquisition and analysis

Responsibilities

Immunohistochemical tissue staining, slide scanning, image acquisition and image analysis to support biomarker discovery and validation.
Prepares billing for completed work to ensure proper payment for services provided.
Provides estimates of expenses to investigators for work to be done in this division.
Adhering to safety procedures including universal precautions- gowns, gloves, masks, and goggles as appropriate.
Work in biosafety cabinets for some procedures.
Work in fume hood.
Use of hazardous chemicals and other biohazardous agents including infectious agents.
Microtomy and dissection using sharp instruments.
Coordinated activities between these three departments and appropriate communication with principal investigators are critical to the success of this position.