Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified applicant to work as part of a team in a core facility focused on RNA in situ hybridization (ISH).  Essential functions and duties include mouse handling and tissue preparation (including dissection), cryostat sectioning, histology, ISH/histology related image processing and routine laboratory tasks such as solution preparation, database entry and scientific equipment maintenance.

In addition, the applicant must have excellent communication, time management and organizational skills, and will be required to collect and appropriately document experimental results.  

Job Duties

• Assist with mouse dissections and tissue embedding.
• Cryostat sectioning of frozen tissues, including mouse brain.
• In situ hybridization preparation, set up and execution. 
• Imaging on slide scanners.
• Routine laboratory tasks such as solution preparation, database entry and scientific equipment maintenance. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in basic science or a related field.
• Strong applicants will have experience in handling mice, dissection, sectioning and imaging expertise.  Highly motivated individuals can be trained in the specific skills required.