Research Technologist - Optical Microscopy Core
On-siteRochester, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Set up and perform routine lab procedures including assays, cell/tissue culture, and animal studies while monitoring results and reporting unusual outcomes. Collect, enter, and summarize data; perform basic statistical analysis to prepare tables, charts, and graphs. Assist in maintaining lab equipment and supplies, and present findings at research meetings to contribute to manuscript writing. Work under supervision with occasional independent assignments approved by the Principal Investigator. The Optical Microscopy and Cell Analysis Core partners with investigators to generate high-quality imaging data using advanced light microscopy technologies, including confocal microscopy, slide scanning, and tissue clearing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, neuroscience, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific field
- Familiarity with light microscopy principles, including both upright and inverted microscope systems
- Basic understanding of confocal microscopy and fluorescence imaging techniques
- Experience working in a biological or biomedical research laboratory environment
- Strong aptitude for learning new technologies, scientific instrumentation, and software applications
- Comfort using computers, imaging software, and data management tools
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively with investigators, students, and research staff
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Interest in microscopy, imaging technologies, and supporting diverse research projects
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and developing expertise across a broad range of microscopy platforms and imaging techniques
- Scientifically curious
- Technology-minded
- Strong communication skills
- Interest in microscopy and imaging technologies
- Willingness to learn and support a wide variety of advanced microscopy platforms and research applications
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