Research Associate, Histology Innovation Hub
7 days ago
Cambridge, UK
Our MissionOur mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
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What You Will Contribute To AltosThe Research Associate will work within the Histology Innovation Hub (Core facilities) at Altos Labs Institute of Science, Cambridge, and will report to the Histology Hub Manager within Scientific Operations. The CI Histology Innovation Hub provides critical technical and scientific support using cutting-edge core technologies to aid the research of the scientific groups in their advancement of the mission. The Research Associate/ Senior RA candidate should have extensive experience in preparation, cutting and staining of tissues for histological analysis. This is a hands-on role that will require the candidate to be able to work both independently and collaboratively with researchers and other members of the Innovation hubs and core facilities at CI.
Responsibilities- Hands-on technical support within the Histology Innovation Hubs, using established and optimizing new workflows including tissue processing, embedding and sectioning both FFPE and cryo, and section staining.
- Independent operation of specialized equipment including sectioning equipment and autostainers, ensuring the equipment is maintained and troubleshooting when issues occur.
- Training scientists in hub techniques and use of equipment.
- Undertaking sample tracking, data entry and data management within the hub, ensuring accurate electronic records are kept.
- Ordering of hub consumables and reagent stocks.
- Developing standard operating procedures and risk assessment in collaboration with Hub Lead.
- Reviewing research activities to determine where new information, methods, or collaborations could positively impact projects and improve efficiency of processes.
- Serve as point person and schedule coordinator for highly specialized pieces of scientific equipment.
- Coordinate with and provide assistance to other hubs as required.
- BS or MS in Biology, Biomedical science or related field.
- Previous experience in a biological/medical/pharmaceutical research setting.
- Experience with Histology techniques.
- Competent in the tissue preparation, grossing and embedding of tissues with advanced microtomy skills (cryo and paraffin cutting) and extensive experience staining (H&E, special stains and IHC).
- Experience working with a wide variety of tissues and a proven ability to troubleshoot difficult tissues.
- Experience supporting scientists within a team or core environment.
- Capable of managing lab projects, and ability to clearly follow instructions, keeping to timelines and agreed outcomes.
- Ability to perform experiments acutely and reproducibly.
- Excellent team player excited about collaborating.
- Strong communication skills, with proven ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Ability to multitask and work across projects and groups with flexibility to react to changing priorities.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- High level of computer literacy and ability to maintain an electronic lab notebook.
- Prior experience in advanced techniques e.g. RNAscope and/or spatialomics.
- Previously worked with human tissue.
- Adaptable approach to changing work priorities.
The salary range forCambridge, UK:
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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