Research Technologist - Grinberg Lab

Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, grant commitments, i.e., assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications. Collects, enters, and summarizes data. Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies. Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data. Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts.

Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.

Additional duties:

Under the direction of the lab manager, the Research Technologist will provide specialized histology and tissue-processing support for studies involving human brain tissue and neurodegenerative disorders. Unique responsibilities include celloidin embedding and sectioning; free-floating tissue staining; immunohistochemistry, multiplex staining, immunofluorescence, H&E, Nissl, and other specialized stains; operation of the VENTANA DISCOVERY ULTRA and automated slide-scanning platforms; coordination of tissue-processing requests with the Brain Bank;

and support for RNAscope and DNA/RNA extraction workflows.

Preferred experience includes working with human brain tissue, neuroanatomy, neuropathology terminology, or Brain Bank/biorepository operations. Experience with specialized histology techniques, automated staining platforms, tissue sectioning and trimming, slide preparation, and tissue or slide inventory management is also desirable.