Research Specialist 3

Position Highlights:
– The Research Specialist III should possess knowledge that will allow them to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining research results.
– Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance and oversee the activities of lower-level staff.
– Provide training and assistance on various microscopy techniques including but not limited to: Fluorescence, Intravital, Live Cell, Confocal, 2-photon, Digital Pathology, and Image Analysis. 
– Work with other staff members of the core to complete projects and perform core equipment maintenance.
– Attend in-house courses, seminars and workshops, related to core activities and cancer biology.
– Assist customers with grant proposals and manuscript preparation.
– Participate in national Shared Resources and Microscopy organizations.
The Ideal Candidate:
– Experienced biotechnology research professional.
– The successful candidate will communicate effectively with the research community and provide superior customer service to the core’s clients.
– Must demonstrate the ability to assist and train clients in instrument operation and independently perform regular laboratory maintenance and QC.
– Capable of autonomously performing all tasks required by the core for extended periods.
– The candidate will have a broad knowledge of advanced microscopy technologies and image analysis.
– Master’s degree in Core related field of study is preferred.
– Experience with advanced microscopy applications, especially confocal, 2-photon, and/or light-sheet.
– Or experience with Digital Pathology and Spatial Biology applications.
Responsibilities:
– Work on-site during normal operating hours of the core. 
– Occasional work outside normal operating hours to complete time-sensitive experiments.
– Train and assist customers on a variety of microscope systems.
– Train and assist customers with Image Analysis on multiple software platforms.
– Develop methods and standard procedures to facilitate client’s research projects.
– Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and customer projects
– Assist core manager with administrative tasks.
– Work closely with other research cores to advance customer projects.
– Communicate effectively with customers including presentation of data to faculty members.
– Participate in Microscopy courses, seminars, and workshops.
– Maintain a safe working environment and follow universal safety precautions.
Credentials and Qualifications:
– BA/BS in Core related field of study is required, with core specific advanced training and work experience. Requires at least 5 years in science related work and/or post-graduate coursework. Requires at least 3 years in core facility specific applications and at least 2 years of that in research-based technology.
– Work experience in multi-user core facility preferred..