Posting Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, HISTOLOGY, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Histology Core Facility, to provide technical support for wide-ranging approaches being taken in cancer research and across the MIT research community; employ both routine and specialized histology techniques; utilize both routine and specialized techniques in research area; conduct standard and/or specialized lab techniques and functions to support lab and/or research project or protocol; perform documentation of experimental protocols; perform documentation of experimental protocols. and participates in modification of protocols; work involves routine and nontraditional histological techniques, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, and special stains of animal tissue, as well as both automated and manual staining methods; troubleshoot instrumentation and ensuring inventory of appropriate lab supplies; and work in a team-oriented environment in conjunction with other facility staff.