(CW) Research Associate II Analytical Pathology/Neuroscience group Contract/ Temp .

Responsibilities

• Design of histology experiments
• Performing histological stains, IHC/IF, and ISH on tissue from multiple species utilizing both manual and automated platforms
• Slide imaging, light and fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy
• Image quantification and analysis
• Developing and implementing new assays, functionality, and technology for project needs
• Maintenance of an organized and efficient laboratory
• Presenting results to key stakeholders e.g. project teams

Skills

• Knowledge of neurobiology and neuroanatomy
• Experience with routine histology
• Experience of performing immunohistochemistry by manual and/or automated methods
• Programming skills (a plus)
• Familiarity with multiple imaging modalities such as episcope, slide scanners and confocal
• Proficiency with histological image analysis and statistical analysis
• Experience with digital image quantification
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Ability to design own experiments, propose data interpretation and recommendation
• Committed to overcoming challenges and using own initiative/judgement to troubleshoot
• Excellent written and verbal communication to occasionally present at group and team meetings
• Proficient in basic IT skills including the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word

About Worldwide Research And Development

We are a team focused on neurobiology that evaluates disease pathogenesis, therapeutic efficacy and drug distribution using microscopy and other technologies for a variety of pre-clinical research and early developmental projects.

Qualifications

Knowledge of neurobiology and neuroanatomy
Experience with routine histology
Experience of performing immunohistochemistry by manual and/or automated methods
Programming skills (a plus)
Familiarity with multiple imaging modalities such as episcope, slide scanners and confocal
Proficiency with histological image analysis and statistical analysis
Experience with digital image quantification
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment
Ability to design own experiments, propose data interpretation and recommendation
Committed to overcoming challenges and using own initiative/judgement to troubleshoot
Excellent written and verbal communication to occasionally present at group and team meetings
Proficient in basic IT skills including the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word