Pathology Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A record of academic achievement in research related to sepsis, Alzheimer's disease, vascular cognitive impairment, or neurovascular biology.
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in pericyte biology and function in disease contexts.
• A strong record of grant writing for extramural funding.
• Expertise in two-photon microscopy and other advanced imaging techniques.
• Experience using animal models to investigate pericyte function and neurovascular mechanisms in sepsis, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular cognitive impairment.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings.
• Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program focused on neurovascular dysfunction in sepsis, Alzheimer's disease, vascular cognitive impairment, and related neurodegenerative disorders.
• Prepare manuscripts.
• Develop grant applications.
• Contribute to collaborative research initiatives.