[Histonet] Employment Opportunity: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories

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Research Investigator/ Director, Tissue Imaging at the Cancer Centerof
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory       Job SummaryThe Tissue ImagingTeam processes and generates all histology analysisfor CSHL’s basic and preclinical cancer research. The team processesanimal and human tissuehistology and develops state of the art histology visualization.We are seeking a highly motivatedresearch scientist to head the team and run automatedantibody applications. Key Qualifications•          Extensive experience with automated histologystaining in fieldsof medical, health or developmental biology.•          Extensive experience with experimental design,development and execution of immunohistochemistry at core facilityor equivalent setting•          Experience with administration and budgeting at a core facility•          Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining automated histology equipment. DescriptionKey responsibilities include: Lead a three person team dedicatedto histology services. Develop and streamline the team’s histology workflow from tissueembedding to digital archivingand sharing of virtual slides.Design, troubleshooting and optimization of all immunohistology staining using automated slide staining system. Responsibility for providing reliabledata for validation of research hypotheses. Close collaboration with variouscancer research groups. EducationDegree: Ph.D., M.D. or D.V.M., Master’smay be considered given exceptional experience.Field of Study: Clinical,Pre-clinical medical research or developmental biology Additional RequirementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and bench problem-solving skills. Must thrive in fast-paced environment and keep abreast of relevantdevelopments in the field. Must be highlyorganized, and able to multitask. Demonstrated abilityto work as a key member of a team. Please send your materials todtsang at cshl.edu Cold SpringHarbor Laboratory is recognized internationally for its excellence in research and educational activities and support innovative research programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, quantitative biology and genomics. Additional information about CSHL and the Watson Schoolcan be obtained at www.cshl.edu. ColdSpring Harbor Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer.