Research Technician II, Cellular and Molecular Medicine (Full-Time)

• Organizing, cataloging, and tracking histological tissue sections and specimen blocks (OCT and FFPE) from human and mouse experiments, and maintaining the sample inventory and associated metadata.
• Performing histological and immunostaining (H&E, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence) and capturing images by light and fluorescence microscopy.
• Assisting with laboratory experiments, including tissue sectioning (cryostat and microtome), cell culture, and routine molecular biology assays, and recording and analyzing data.
• Preparing reagents, buffers, and solutions, and supporting general laboratory operations, including inventory management, supply ordering, and equipment upkeep.
• Maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, calibrating, and test running some equipment to make sure operations run smoothly.
• Assisting the core manager (Dr. Padilla-Rodriquez) in training session for on boarding new users.
• Assisting the core manager with data analysis including developing new workflows and running and debugging existing workflows.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety practices, including the handling of biological specimens and chemical reagents.
• Skill in maintaining accurate, organized records and sample inventories.
• Ability to perform routine laboratory techniques (sectioning, staining, microscopy, reagent preparation) and to learn new protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal protocols precisely.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications (spreadsheets, databases) for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a research team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet experimental timelines.