Research Associate

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Title: Research Associate

Duration: 18+ Months

Location: Pearl River, NY

Job Description:

•Receive (physically and electronically) & QC the incoming pipeline of samples •Trimming, process and embed all blocks that come into the lab •Section and H&E stain samples for several lab initiatives, as independent projects to work on with hiring manager •Perform routine IHC of established panels of markers for several initiatives. Subsequently, work with the hiring manager and lab scientists to interpret the data and report to the relevant teams •Section blocks, coverslip slides and perform other supportive tasks for the program scientists in the lab •Order, receive and organize lab supplies •Maintain lab equipment (call vendors for service etc) •Act as a liaison for the In Vivo Pharmacology group •Enter experimental data into the lab databases •Work with student workers to organize and inventory blocks

The candidate must have worked in the research setting for minimum 3-5 years and prior histology experience is required

Additional Job Details: Technical/Functional Qualifications: Must be a Certified Scrum Master with 6+ years Scrum Master experience 8+ years of technology experience Previous development or QA experience required, preferably in a leadership role. Previous technical experience with the Microsoft technology stack (C++, C#, SQL Server) is required Experience using TFS agile templates Excellent team player with the ability to influence and negotiate Experience working with an agile methodology on large scale, technically complex projects for a large enterprise.