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As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — “care of the whole person.” Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach. 

The Research Specialist III provides skilled medical technology and histology capabilities to support the scope of the pathology and histology services, and the research related functions and goals of the Histopathology Laboratory in the Lombardi Cancer Center. This position is part of Immunohistochemistry Department, a sub-division of the Histopathology and Tissue Shared resource. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversee Immunohistochemical tissue staining, slide scanning, image acquisition, and image analysis to support biomarker discovery and validation.

Provide oversight of other personnel in immunohistochemistry and image analysis areas.

Prepare billing for completed work to ensure proper payment for services provided. 

Provide estimates of expenses to investigators for work to be done in this division.

Work in biosafety cabinets for some procedures, adhering to safety procedures including universal precautions- gowns, gloves, masks, and goggles as appropriate.

Work in fume hood, using hazardous chemicals and other biohazardous agents including infectious agents.

Perform microtomy and dissection using sharp instruments, standing and bending for extended periods when needed.

Work Interactions

The position reports directly to the HTSR Director and supports translational and basic research projects including but not limited to Lombardi mission critical goals of biomarker discovery and validation. For translational research projects, within the HTSR, biospecimen are identified in the Human Tissue Bank, sectioned in the Histology laboratory and stained by the 2 technicians in the IHC facility.  Coordinated activities between these three departments and appropriate communication with principal investigators are critical to the success of this position.

Requirements and Qualifications

Master’s degree required; PhD preferred

Minimum of 1-2 year’s computing and laboratory experience/skills, preferably with image analysis and direct immunohistochemistry skills

Doctoral degree with laboratory and some biocomputing skills are minimal requirements, preference for individuals with experience with Immunohistochemistry and image acquisition and analysis

Aptitude for working with research specimens and image analysis

Knowledge of anatomy and histology

Background in computer and laboratory science, preferably in image analysis and Immunohistochemistry

Proficient in Microsoft office, file, maintenance, database management and spreadsheet applications

Organized problem solver who takes initiative with good communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to document and keep complete records, along with image processing in Power Point and Photoshop

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.