Associate Scientist - Histology

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research has an opening for an Associate Scientist to join our Histology Facility and provide high-quality research histology services to scientific laboratories as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating all equipment/instruments and performing daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Keeping records and experiment logs
• Assisting with lab maintenance, sample triage, processing, embedding, sectioning and staining
• Executing, troubleshooting, and updating existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Providing proficient services with advanced and emerging molecular histology technologies to locate protein and RNA molecules in situ on sections or whole mount samples
• Writing reports, manuscripts and presenting experimental outcomes

It is expected that the candidate will adapt to additional responsibilities which include:

• Actively participating in project discussions
• Providing advice, training and service to collaborative research projects
• Assisting with new technology development within the team

Successful candidates will have the ability to pay close attention to detail, be self-motivated, have a team-oriented approach for customer service, be proficient at problem solving, work independently and creatively, and have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree in life science or a relevant field, a minimum of one-year hands-on histotechnology experience, and a strong knowledge of basic science research and science project management. Experience in molecular histology techniques such as immunostaining and in situ hybridization is preferred.