Postdoctoral Research Fellow

22 hours ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Howard University Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team at Howard University. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support for departmental research functions, maintenance, communication of data, and execution of laboratory experiments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Performs experimental designs and routine experiments for sponsored research projects.
  • Assists in the evaluation and interpretation of experimental data and quality control of assays.
  • Obtains, cuts, stains, and mounts biological material onto slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
  • Works collaboratively with all faculty members engaged in academic research to ensure related slides are developed in a timely manner.
  • Cuts histological sections in the Histology labs (HU & HUH), as needed.
  • Participates in meetings with principal investigators and research staff to evaluate and interpret the validity of data as needed.
  • Works closely with principal investigators to identify research supply shortfalls and, as required, submits requisition requests to department administrator for re-orders.
  • Develops and modifies procedures, techniques, and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.
  • Coordinates training rotations of postgraduate physicians and other students to insure competency in concepts and procedures related to processing examination of tissue for special studies.
  • Operates, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers.
  • Organizes specimens for teaching of gross pathology to medical students as required. Ensures laboratory counters and cabinets are clean and properly maintained at all times.
  • Monitors inventory levels of lab supplies, prepares media, and maintains chemicals and reagents. Provides clean and sterilized glassware for use in research lab. Maintains records of radiation and other safety measures.
  • Performs orientation protocol that introduces new laboratory employees and students to the policies, procedures, and equipment relevant to the activities of the laboratory.
  • Trains medical students, residents, undergraduates, and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
  • Reviews and updates laboratory procedures manuals and keeps abreast of current developments in anatomic pathology.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of related work experience. 8 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualify.
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