Scientist (Histotechnologist)

GAP Solutions Inc • Baltimore, MD • 53min ago

Position Objective: The Scientist will support the Neural Circuits of Motivation and Addiction Unit at the National Institution on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Intramural Research Program within the National Institutes of Health. We are seeking an experienced Scientist skilled in RNAscope, immunostaining, microscopy, histological analysis, rodent surgeries, and behavioral studies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current SOP.

Design and conduct experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles. 3

Work with staff on the interpretation of experiments performed by research scientists. 5

Train staff on the proper usage of laboratory instruments and equipment. 1

Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot instruments and equipment in the laboratory.

Maintain and perform staff training on scientific instrumentation, including HPLCs, microanalytical balances, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, vacuum apparatus and analytical equipment.

Operate, troubleshoot and train others to use laboratory equipment and software. 4

Manage scientific equipment and resources (e.g. reagents, stocks of frozen sells, animal samples) including acquisition, documentation and storage. 2

Evaluates, analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments

Clean Equipment, Inspect Equipment, Meet with lab members to present updates, and Provides deliverables within timelines provided by the lab Principal Investigator (e.g. administrative updates as well as scientific results from experiments)

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree in Neuroscience or similar field of study

Must have Histotechnologist (HT) certification

Skilled in Maintaining stock solutions and animal handling: mouse

Experience with MATLAB, Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional experience in lab administration is preferred

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff

Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at recruiting@gapsi.com . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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