What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate I position at Premier Laboratory, LLC?
Job Title: Research Associate - Level I
Department: Histology
Job Reports To: Laboratory Manager
Job Summary:
The Research Associate-Level I is responsible for supporting the Histology Group with daily activities, with a primary focus on histology preparation.
Major Responsibilities/Activities
50% - Histology
· Printing of tissue cassettes
· Sectioning of tissue
· Grossing of tissue
· Embedding of tissue
· Cover sliding slides
· Filing slides
· Printing slide labels/box labels
· Packaging of Blocks and slides
· Image Analysis
50% - General Laboratory Duties
· General lab upkeep
· Stocking of supplies (In lab & procedure rooms)
· Washing of lab materials
· Quality Control
· Scan slides and enter data in Spectrum
Requirements:
Preferably, the ideal candidate will hold an Associates or Bachelors degree in a science or related field, but is not necessary. Have some work experience (6 months ) within a laboratory environment is also preferred, but is not necessary. Have excellent time management skills. The candidate must also pose a willingness to learn new things and an ability to work within a team atmosphere.
Essential Mental Functions:
The candidate must have the ability to understand complex scientific terminology, mathematics and laboratory equipment.
Essential Physical Functions:
Candidate must be able to lift up to 30 lbs on a regular basis, spend multiple hours on their feet, bend, crouch, and have free range of motion, in order to perform daily job activities.
Equipment Used:
· Computer (PC & Mac)
· Software (Word, Excel)
· Balance / Scale
· Embedding Center
· Tissue Processor
· Histology Stainer
· Microscope
· Microtome
· Aperio ScanScope and Spectrum Database
· Image analysis software (Definiens, Image J, etc.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22