Histology Lab Researcher II

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Professional training

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a dedicated laboratory specialist to perform and validate routine and specialized histology tests in support of scientific research. You will assist with study design, fixation methods, processing, embedding, and immunohistochemistry, including antibody choices and controls.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, organizing records, and coordinating imaging of stained sections to generate publication-ready images.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field plus one year of experience, or total 5 years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with operating systems, web browsers, and Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Process, embed, and section specimens according to standard protocols for paraffin and frozen methods.
• Perform histologic staining of specimens according to standard protocols.
• Provide histology expertise to investigators including recommendations for specimen collection, fixation, staining, and other routine histology methods.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of histology equipment.
• Maintain microscopes in working order including routine cleaning.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory equipment including automated digital microscopes and software, robotic processing and staining machinery, paraffin and cryostat microtomes, and standard laboratory balances, pH meters, incubators, centrifuges, refrigerators and freezers.
• Provide reliable, scheduled presence in laboratory during working hours.
• Organize and maintain laboratory records including standard protocols, instruction manuals, reagent and equipment quality control data, and investigator account information.

Skills

Lab techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field

Tools

Paraffin embedding

Cryostat microtome

Automated staining equipment

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a dedicated laboratory specialist to perform and validate routine and specialized histology tests in support of scientific research. You will assist with study design, fixation methods, processing, embedding, and immunohistochemistry, including antibody choices and controls.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, organizing records, and coordinating imaging of stained sections to generate publication-ready images.