Pathology Research Associate - The Fountain Group

Pay Range: $30-$40/hour

Job Description:

• 18-month contract with the possibility of extending or converting to permanent.
• Onsite
• The In Vivo Pathology (IVP) team within the Pathobiology department is seeking a research associate to contribute to histology and pathology workflows in support of pre-clinical in vivo pharmacology studies.
• This position will support drug development in diverse therapeutic areas such as inflammation, fibrosis, oncology, and virology.
• The successful candidate will provide scientific and technical overview for tissue-based methods that span sample processing, assay development, whole slide scanning, image QC, analysis, and data reporting.
• Compile both quantitative and quantitative histology data and prepare pathology reports.
• Work closely with project pathologists to organize, generate, and communicate pathology data.
• Curate digital pathology database to provide organized access to whole slide images.
• Support sample management and lab operation activities.
• Whole slide scanning of histology slides for pathologist review or quantitative image analysis.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an area of biological or medical science.
• 2+ years of histology lab or related experience.
• Complete working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret, communicate, and present scientific data.
• Highly motivated with a "can do” attitude and commitment to work as part of a team.
• Top 3 Required Skill Sets: Histology, IHC, Pathology Data Analysis

• Tissue-based procedures to include IHC and in situ hybridization.
• Hands on experience with in vivo pharmacology model workflows.
• Tissue processing of fixed tissue for histology applications.
• Digital pathology experience, including image analysis and database software.
• Experience with statistical analysis software.
• Basic histology procedures, including fixed tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy.