[Histonet] Employment Opportunity: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories

[NYSHisto]

Technician,
Tissue Imaging at the CancerCenter of Cold Spring HarborLaboratory     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 tissue visualization for the center’sresearch teams.We are seeking a highly motivated research technician to provide histologyservices for scientific investigators. Key Qualifications•          Experience with histologystaining techniques or comparable techniques involving histochemistry•          Experience with generating highly reproducible histologyresults.•          Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining generalhistology equipment   DescriptionKey responsibilities include: Performance of routine histology tasks on humanand animal tissues. Executea streamlined histology workflow from tissueembedding to digital archiving and sharing of virtual slides.Evaluate the qualityof samples submittedand returned to researchers. Closecollaboration with variouscancer research groups. Scheduling, maintenance of sampleand billing records.Maintenance of equipment and instruments. Generallaboratory organization and ordering of supplies. EducationDegree: Bachelor’s or Master’s in histology or comparable field. Experience as histo- technician. Should be ASCP certified as an H.T. or H.T.L.Field of Study: Clinical,Pre-clinical medical research or developmental biology. Additional RequirementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. Bench problem-solving skills. Must thrive in fast-pacedenvironment. Must be highly organized,and able to multitask. Demonstrated abilityto work as a 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.