Associate Research Scientist - Iowa Neuropathology Resource Laboratory
University of Iowa
Job Info
The Department of Pathology is seeking an Associate Research Scientist for the Iowa Neuropathology Resource Laboratory (INRL). This position has overall responsibility for the INRL, including functional and administrative supervision of staff, procurement, preparation, and disbursement of human post-mortem brain tissue, and supervising, validating and/or carrying out histologic and microscopic assessments of neuropathologic samples.
Duties to include:
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us
Required Qualifications:
- Requires a PhD in pathology or a related discipline.
- Typically requires 2 or more years previous experience with biorepository management, specifically as related to brain and related neuropathologic specimens.
- Requires previous experience with neuro-histology and/or neuropathology, including immunohistochemistry.
- Requires experience in designing experiments, gathering and recording data, and presenting results.
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Certification in biorepository management (QBRS or equivalent) is highly desired.
- Previous brain banking experience is highly desired.
- Previous experience with outreach, particularly to potential brain donors, is highly desired.
- Experience with inventory/project management software is highly desired.
- Experience with the pathology of non-human specimens is desired (including mice, rabbits, rats, etc.).
- Ability to carry out research histology assays (particularly immunohistochemistry for non-human species).
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.
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Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-10:00 am
Friday: 12:30 pm-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Assoc Research Scientist/Engin
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 6
- Starting Salary Minimum: 66,216.00
- Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Brenda Carey
- Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu
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