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Biologist (Expert) - Histology & Microscopy

Chesterfield, MO 63017

Posted: 12/04/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 616359 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target Pay Rate: 32-36-58/hr **salary will be commensurate with experience 

Job Description:


Studies the basic principles of plant and animal life and the effects of varying environmental and physical conditions. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Responsible for preparing high quality histological specimens for spatial transcriptomics characterization.

This position will focus on preparing histological specimens from diverse tissues for spatial transcriptomics.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish/adapt and optimize specimen preparation protocols for animal and plant tissues;
- Execute experimental plans in collaboration with cross-functional, internal, and external partners/stakeholders;
- Understand stakeholder interests and contribute to brainstorming and troubleshooting efforts;
- Demonstrate commitment to inclusion and safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices;
- Maintain detailed record keeping and required documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree.
Experience with histology of biological specimens for microscopy or related applications, such as embedding, fixation, thin (cryo)sectioning, staining, in situ hybridization, and/or immunolocalization, etc.

PREFERENCES:
Significant experience with histology of plant and/or insect specimens for microscopy and/or molecular biology applications (such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc.).
Familiarity with spatial transcriptomics experiment workflows.
7+ Years of Experience
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