Research Associate

Mindlance; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a Research Associate located in Pearl River, NY for an 18+ month assignment. The role involves receiving and QCing samples, performing histological tasks, maintaining lab equipment, and acting as a liaison for various groups. Candidates must have 3-5 years of research experience with a focus on histology. This position offers a collaborative environment working closely with scientists and students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a research setting.
• Prior histology experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and QC the incoming pipeline of samples.
• Trimming, process and embed all blocks that come into the lab.
• Section and H&E stain samples for lab initiatives.
• Perform routine IHC of established panels of markers.
• Section blocks and coverslip slides for program scientists.
• Order and organize lab supplies.
• Maintain lab equipment by coordinating service.
• Act as a liaison for the In Vivo Pharmacology group.
• Enter experimental data into lab databases.
• Work with student workers to organize and inventory blocks.

Skills

Histology experience

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers in the Life Sciences, IT, and Financial Services sectors, feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Title: Research Associate

Duration: 18+ Months

Location: Pearl River, NY

• Receive (physically and electronically) & QC the incoming pipeline of samples
• Trimming, process and embed all blocks that come into the lab
• Section and H&E stain samples for several lab initiatives, as independent projects to work on with hiring manager
• Perform routine IHC of established panels of markers for several initiatives. Subsequently, work with the hiring manager and lab scientists to interpret the data and report to the relevant teams
• Section blocks, coverslip slides and perform other supportive tasks for the program scientists in the lab
• Order, receive and organize lab supplies
• Maintain lab equipment (call vendors for service etc)
• Act as a liaison for the In Vivo Pharmacology group
• Enter experimental data into the lab databases
• Work with student workers to organize and inventory blocks

Qualifications

• The candidate must have worked in the research setting for minimum 3-5 years and prior histology experience is required