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United States

Indiana

West Lafayette, Indiana

Work under the direct supervision of university faculty on a research grant studying the immune response to Schistosomiasis mansoni. Duties include:Perform routine molecular and immunological proceduresStain (w/ antibodies) single cell suspensions for flow cytometryStain (w/ antibodies) unfixed lymph nodes and perform confocal microscope analysisPrepare solutions, perform experiments, record data, and maintain laboratory notebooks Extract DNA for PCR and genotypingMaintain a mouse and snail colony for infection experimentsMaintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, computers, and incubators

Baton Rouge, La

Prepare slides for immunohistochemistry, special, and routine H&E stainingValidate and optimize new antibody staining protocols under Leica Biosystems or Ventanna Medical Systems platformMaintain laboratory equipment including microtomes, stainers, cryostats and tissue processorsTroubleshoot with pathologist various staining complicationsPerform quality control on slides and tissue before pathologist reviewMaintain records and documentation for College of American Pathologist accreditation

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Section tissues for H&E stainingPerform gross necropsy Trim wet tissue for processing and embeddingUse various trimming techniques for required sub anatomical regionsRecord gross observations, weigh and freeze tissues, prepare blood and bone marrow smearsReview stained slides and work with Pathologist to resolve any technical issues Record clear and accurate documentation of all duties in compliance with SOPs under GLP conditions

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Conduct and organize technical aspects of in-life toxicology studiesPerform Dosing TechniquesPerform basic measurement procedures such as blood pressure and vitalsCollect, document, and manage pertinent data including animal observations, test material administration, and clinical sample collection in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines (GLPs)Monitor animal health and welfare in compliance with Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance

Support, maintain, troubleshoot, refurbish computersMaintain University of Wisconsin standards of privacy through data wiping on university hard drivesWork with customers internally to redistribute refurbished computers and various computer equipment and softwareWork with external clients such as public schools, churches and other non profits to redistribute computers, equipment and software Work with public to sell available computer surplus