The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Pathology is seeking a Research Specialist to conduct research using histotechnology applications, coordinate the processing and analysis of data, supervise laboratory staff and manage their workflow, and develop new and/or revised research methodologies. This position is 100% time, Monday-Friday, 1st shift.
Duties to include:
Perform all procedures in the field of histotechnology such as embedding, staining, identifying tissues/cells. Perform immunohistochemistry procedures. Assist in presentation and publication of work. Exercises functional and administrative supervision over research assistants, research associates, laboratory assistants, student technicians, and other assigned research personnel. Perform other duties as assigned and respond to requests of the section management. For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more:
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in a biological science or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Requires knowledge and experience in the discipline of histotechnology- equivalent to a minimum of 3 years full time experience in histotechnology (including immunohistochemistry). Demonstrated excellence in written and interpersonal communication skills.
Must have demonstrated attention to detail and quality in routine work performance.
Desirable Qualifications: Current ASCP certification as a histotechnologist (HTL).
Previous experience and expertise in working with common research model species (e.g. mouse, pig and ferret). Experience in coordinating lab workflow to staff for efficient throughput.
Position and Application details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any criminal conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at .
