Associate Scientist II at Real in Cambridge, MA

Mid LevelOn-siteFull-timeCambridge, MA

Skills

histologyimmunohistochemistrytissue handlinghistochemical methodsrobotic instrumentationsop adherencedata entrysample accessioningquality controlpreventive maintenanceassay validationorganizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skills

Job Description

Company Description

Real Staffing Group is a global staffing and recruitment specialist providing contract and permanent talent to a wide range of companies and industries. We take time to understand your career ambitions, working with you and for you at every stage of your job search. By applying our industry knowledge to your specific requirements we aim to supply you with the most effective route to your new career opportunity.

To find out more about Real Staffing Group please visit http://www.RealStaffingGroup.com

Job Description

Summary: Perform histology and immunohistochemistry assays for analysis of preclinical and clinical samples, and related duties such as quality control, sample accessioning and instrument routine maintenance.

Perform routine and specialized histotechnology-based assays on cells and tissues. This will include harvesting, fixing, trimming, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and coverslipping. Histotechnology will include working with frozen and fixed tissues using both histochemical and immunohistochemical methods. Work will involve robotic instrumentation.
Follow procedures according to established SOPs and other department guidelines. Perform data entry, sample accessioning and sample tracking. Responsible for documentation necessary for Quality Control, Preventive Maintenance and assay validation.
General laboratory duties duties that may include instrument routine cleaning and maintenance, lab reagent inventories.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Excellent tissue handling techniques.

• Experience with routine histology, special stains, and immunohistochemistry

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.

• Minimum 1 years laboratory experience in academic, industry, or hospital setting.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

IF THIS IS THE JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU GIVE ME A CALL AT 646-357-1104 ASAP!

I look forward to hearing from you!