Senior Research Associate

Title: Senior Research Associate

Employee Classification: Senior Research Associate

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Research Core-390050

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

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Department Summary

HSC Research Core Labs are specialized laboratories providing access to advanced instrumentation and cutting-edge technologies along with technical support and expertise. As an educational resource and driver for innovative research, we create opportunities for researchers and build synergies and partnerships in the research community.

Position Overview

The Research Associate will manage the daily operations of the new state-of-the-art Histology Core. The individual is expected to utilize their expertise to perform routine bench histology work while overseeing the regular maintenance of advanced scientific instrumentation and streamlining procedures to assist researchers with newly available techniques in HSC. The employee will be expected to liaise with team members from other Core Labs to provide quality service while working closely with students, faculty, and external clients.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and five (5) years' of experience developing, maintaining and analyzing budgets relevant to research projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* A bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience.
* Histology certification is preferred but not required.
* Prepares sections of human, animal, and/or plant tissue for examination, using tissue processing and frozen section technique to cut, mount, and stain tissue specimens.
* Assist in collecting and analyzing samples. Prepares slides or specimens, using special cutting and specified stain, to enhance visibility under a microscope.
* Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by pathologists; maintains and troubleshoots delicate advanced equipment
* Performs computerized data entry of all work performed and generates reports as required.
* May supervise and train researchers in relevant and proper histology procedures, including tissue cutdown, embedding, cutting, and staining.
* Maintains SOPs in the laboratory; recommends and develops new services, projects, and procedures.
* Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

* Oversee daily operations of the Histology Core that include but not limited to processing biological samples, preparing tissue sections, staining and analyzing tissues, interpreting results, and training researchers.
* Maintain advanced scientific instrumentation.
* Stay up to date with new protocol developments (such as IHC, IF, and viscum tissue transfer). Assist and advise researchers with experimental design and methods. Provide Histology service and resources to internal and external users.
* Ensure accurate web-based scheduling and billing of services through the iLab platform.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Prepares sections of human, animal, and/or plant tissue for examination, using tissue processing and frozen section technique to cut, mount, and stain tissue specimens.
* Assist in collecting and analyzing samples. Prepares slides or specimens, using special cutting and specified stain, to enhance visibility under a microscope.
* Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by pathologists; maintains and troubleshoots delicate advanced equipment.
* Performs computerized data entry of all work performed and generates reports as required.
* May supervise and train researchers in relevant and proper histology procedures, including tissue cutdown, embedding, cutting, and staining.
* Maintains SOPs in the laboratory; recommends and develops new services, projects, and procedures.
* Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Work Schedule:

8-5, M-F

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.