Histology And Imaging Core Technician

The Histology and Imaging Core Technician provides support for the COBRE Histology and Imaging Core Laboratory at UNE. The technician will be responsible for performing all aspects of histology including: tissue collection, trimming, processing, and embedding, paraffin/frozen sectioning, staining, and immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence. Additionally, the technician will use microscopy/imaging techniques to assess staining and document work completed. The successful applicant will have previous lab experience, with histology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy experience highly desirable but not required. Critical thinking, flexibility, independence, and willingness to learn are essential.

About the University of New England

UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE's benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Trim, process, embed and section tissue (paraffin and cryosections).

• Stain tissue with routine and special stains.

• Perform immunohistochemical staining and troubleshooting.

• Utilize light microscopy (brightfield, widefield, confocal) to obtain images for analysis.

• Prepare reagents and standards according to lab SOPs.

• Oversee maintenance & upkeep of laboratory equipment.

• Maintain complete and accurate logs containing methodological details.

• Maintain laboratory in a clean and safe fashion.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience or related field required or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to collaborate well with others.

• Critical thinking/troubleshooting skills required

• Strong organizational skills.

• Must be able to work independently.

• Must be careful and detail-oriented.

• Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks.

• Must be willing to learn new skills and deal with new and challenging situations enthusiastically.

• Flexibility is essential.

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