Job Details

Research Associate

Reports To: Charles Meshul

Job Status: Limited Duration, Part Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour

Work Location: On Site

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to carry out light and transmission electron microscopic immunohistochemistry and protein analysis on rodent brain tissue. This is a Limited Duration, Part-Time position (10-15 hours/week) and is expected to last for 9 months, with an anticipated starting date in December.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process brain tissue for light and electron microscopic analysis, including:
• Processing tissue in a Biowave
• Light microscopic sectioning using a vibratome, and thin sectioning using an ultramicrotome
• Carrying out immunohistochemistry on thick and thin sectioned tissue
• Taking light and electron microscopic images
• Conducting image analysis using Image Pro Plus software
• Conducting statistical analysis using JMP software
• Carry out western blot procedure and data analysis using Image Pro Plus software and statistical analysis using JMP software

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• PhD in immunology
• Previous experience using transmission electron microscope
• Previous experience tissue cutting a vibratome and ultramicrotome/thin sectioning
• Previous experience processing tissue for transmission electron microscopic immunohistochemistry using a Biowave
• Previous experience carrying out western immunoblotting
• Previous experience using Image Pro Plus software and statistical analysis using JMP software
• Previous experience with peer reviewed publications as first author

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Because this position is based in a VA facility, the successful candidate must secure a VA Without Compensation Appointment (WOC) prior to starting work, and must maintain a WOC Appointment in order to continue employment. The VA's WOC process will be facilitated by the supervisor and processed through the VA Research and Development office. The screening process required to obtain a WOC may include a background check, a credit check, a physical, a drug test, and a TB test. After the WOC process has been completed, the VA also requires several trainings prior to employees starting work.

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