[Histonet] Head, Histology and Electron Microscopy - Stowers Institute in Kansas City, MO

[Johnson, Teri]

Dear colleagues,

I am bringing your attention to the following job opening at the Stowers Institute in Kansas City, MO. It is a wonderful place to work, great Principle Investigators and research staff, fantastic physical location and beautiful facility. You can read all about it at www.stowers.org. The following is the ad as listed on the website. If interested, please send resume and coverletter to careers <@t> stowers.org.

Best wishes,
Teri Johnson



Head, Histology and Electron Microscopy

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research has an opening for a Head of Histology and Electron Microscopy to oversee expert delivery of the highest quality service for the detection of gene and protein expression in tissue samples; histochemical staining; sample fixation; routine histology; and ultra-structural analysis.

 Primary responsibilities include maintaining the current status of projects and resolving issues in the EM and Histology labs; actively promoting team interaction and participation; monitoring workload and turn-around time through the LIMS system; providing oversight and feedback on complex or non-routine projects; monitoring usage of services; responding appropriately to unexpected peaks in workload and service requests; maintaining effective communication with all members of the Institute; troubleshooting problems and communicating appropriately with Principal Investigators and the scientific staff, administration, and other core facility personnel as needed; making formal and informal presentations on Core Center services; ensuring continuing education of staff through workshops, webinars, lab meetings, and email communications; and reading professional journals and other sources to stay current in Histologic and EM techniques.

In addition to outstanding communication skills and the ability to effectively multi-task in a team-oriented environment, the successful candidate will have QIHC (ASCP) Qualification, and HT or HTL certification.  Previous management or supervisory experience is preferred.

Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree in the sciences; excellent knowledge of histologic technique to include fixation, processing, histochemical staining, immunohistochemical staining, microtomy (to include cryostat, paraffin, and plastic), and ultramicrotomy; experience in a research environment with animal model histology; and the ability to apply good judgement to troubleshooting, problem solving, and staff management.  Five to ten years relevant Histology and/or Electron Microscopy experience in lieu of education may be considered.