[Histonet] Incredible job opportunity - Kansas City, MO

[Johnson, Teri]

I am reposting this in case it was missed earlier. The Stowers Institute is looking for someone with a solid background in Histology, including research histology and supervisory experience to head the Histology and Electron Microscopy Core Facility. I will post the actual ad below, but before I do just let me say that working at this facility is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I urge you to visit the website, www.stowers.org, and read about the type of reseach they are doing here, and learn more about the Institute and their mission. If you have been considering a career move, take and look and see if this is something that interests you.

This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding position. You will learn something new every day and contribute to really great science. Yes, this is my position they are replacing. It has been a great 10 years here, and whomever takes over will be managing a staff of really talented histology and electron microscopy specialists. I am leaving due to personal reasons, it has nothing whatsoever to do with the management, staff, or any issue I have with the Institute. Trust me, it was very difficult to make the decision to leave. This is by far the best job I have ever had.

I will be moving onward and forward and will still be a regular contributor to the histonet after starting my new position next month at GNF (Genomics Institute for Novartis Foundation). I am looking forward to the challenge.

Teri Johnson, HT(ASCP)QIHC
Head, Histology and Electron Microscopy
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Kansas City, MO


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.

To apply, send resume and coverletter to careers <@t> stowers.org