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Job Description GNF is currently seeking a temporary Scientific Associate to join the Histology group (End of June 2009 through beginning of October 2009). Job Summary Performs routine, special staining and complex procedures necessary in preparing specimens of animal tissue in a research environment. Qualifications Associate's degree in a biological science or completion of a NAACLS accredited School of Histotechnology is required. Having the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification as a Histology Technician is required. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Experience Applicant should have at least 2 years of experience in animal techniques, a wide variety of manual histochemical and enzymatic staining, automated and manual immunohistochemistry. Essential Functions 1. Identifies significant tissue elements microscopically to determine quality of staining. 2. Necropsy, fix, trim, process, and embed animal tissue for paraffin and frozen sections. 3. Performs microtomy on rotary microtome, cryostat. 4. Prepares dyes and solutions in order to perform special or complex procedures. 5. Have the background to do basic histochemical stains and enzymatic histochemical stains. Have the background in Immunohistochemical staining and other advanced histological procedures. 6. Maintains lab work area by performing preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment and keeping the work area clean and orderly. 7. Operate Slide scanning instrumentation. The Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF), located in the Torrey Pines area of San Diego, CA, is funded by the Novartis Research Foundation and dedicated to the development and application of new methods and techniques for genome-wide biological discovery and biomedical research. GNF provides a unique and challenging opportunity to combine exploratory biomedical research with pharmaceutical drug development in a highly interactive, multidisciplinary environment and state-of-the-art facilities. GNF offers excellent compensation and a great benefits package. Visit our website at www.gnf.org <http://www.gnf.org/> EOE Please submit your CV and any supporting documents to: Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation Job Code: JW03-003 10675 John Jay Hopkins Drive San Diego, CA 92121 Fax: 858/812-1670, or submit online to [email protected] (subject line must include JW03-003) _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
