Biomedical Imaging Core, Lead, Research Office; Phoenix

Biomedical Imaging Core, Lead, Research Office (Phoenix)

Biomedical Imaging Core, Lead, Research Office (Phoenix)

Position Highlights

The Biomedical Imaging Core, Lead provides consultation, training, and technical support for imaging applications to a broad range of users, serving as a key scientific resource within the Biomedical Imaging Core Facility. The incumbent must have extensive experience with tissue types and preparation methods, along with expertise in histological techniques, advanced fluorescence labeling, and imaging modalities such as confocal and two-photon microscopy.

Responsibilities include assisting with experimental design, tissue processing, imaging, data analysis, figure preparation, and user training. The role also involves maintaining equipment, coordinating preventative maintenance, and contributing to the growth of a collaborative, state-of-the-art research environment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Services:

• Provide scientific and technical expertise in biological tissue processing, histology, and imaging applications for investigators utilizing the Biomedical Imaging Core Facility.
• Perform and optimize tissue preparation workflows for a wide range of biological specimens, including FFPE, frozen, and fresh tissues from multiple organ systems and experimental models.
• Conduct histological and immunohistochemical staining procedures, including brightfield staining, chromogenic detection methods, multiplex immunofluorescence labeling, and specialized tissue-specific staining protocols.

Consultation & Support:

• Provide consultation regarding experimental design, tissue preparation strategies, antibody selection, fluorescence panel design, imaging parameters, and data interpretation.
• Assist investigators with image processing, quantitative image analysis, and preparation of publication-quality figures, presentations, and reports.
• Support grant applications, progress reports, manuscripts, and scientific presentations involving imaging core technologies and data.

Operations & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate records of instrument utilization, user training, service activities, and imaging projects.
• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance schedules, vendor service visits, and quality control procedures to ensure optimal instrument performance.
• Monitor and maintain imaging facility infrastructure, including microscope components, laser systems, cooling systems, environmental controls, computers, and data storage resources.
• Troubleshoot imaging instrumentation and sample preparation issues and work with vendors and technical support personnel as needed.

Training & Communication:

• Train investigators, laboratory personnel, students, and new core users on tissue processing procedures, imaging workflows, instrument operation, and best practices for image acquisition.
• Assist with development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), user documentation, training materials, and facility policies.
• Participate in departmental, research core, and institutional meetings and contribute to strategic planning and development of imaging core services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in biological tissue processing, histology, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence labeling techniques.
• Extensive experience working with diverse tissue types and optimizing sample preparation protocols for microscopy applications.
• Expertise in brightfield microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, and two-photon imaging technologies.
• Strong…