Research Associate III, Tissue Histology (R-101174)

Company: NanoString
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Who We Are:

NanoString Technologies ( NASDAQ: NSTG )is a leading provider of life science tools for discovery and translational research. The company's nCounter-- Analysis System is used in life sciences research and has been cited in more than 3,800 peer-reviewed publications. The nCounter Analysis System offers a cost-effective way to easily profile the expression of hundreds of genes, proteins, miRNAs, or copy number variations, simultaneously with high sensitivity and precision, facilitating a wide variety of basic research and translational medicine applications. The company's GeoMx-- Digital Spatial Profiler enables highly-multiplexed spatial profiling of RNA and protein targets in a variety of sample types, including FFPE tissue sections. Built on pioneering principles in 2003, NanoString is blazing new trails and exploring new frontiers to adapt to the everchanging landscape and becoming smarter and more innovative in the process. We are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and providing solutions that can have a meaningful impact in research and discovery.

Our purpose is to Map the Universe of Biology. We enable scientists to answer questions they have always wanted to ask to explore the boundaries of cellular structures and create an atlas of biological interactions that define life. We are relentless in our quest to Catalyze the Next Biological Revolution leading to Advancing the Human Condition. In addition to a pioneering spirit, we value:Grit. Authenticity. Ambition. Ingenuity. Customers. Join our team!

Job Summary:

The Research Associate III is a hands-on, experimental science position with a focus on basic research in technologies combined with supporting current product development efforts. This role plays a critical function in new technology development through product launch and offers the chance to learn cutting edge technology within a multidisciplinary setting. The Research Associate III will report to the Senior Scientist of a key group within R&D.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design, carry out and interpret experiments with limited supervision
• Organize and communicate results to supervisor and senior management verbally and/or in writing
• Perform 80-90% bench work on specified projects, including: Operate histopathology equipment and follow chemistry protocol to help tissue preparation for the project; Operate fluidic microscope equipment to help biology data collection; Chemistry reagent preparation for tissue prep and data collection
• Work cooperatively in a product-oriented team environment
• Deliver results under tight timelines
• Present data to product development teams and management representatives
• Write protocols, experimental summary reports, quality documents and other scientific literature associated with projects
• Analyze large, complex data sets using spreadsheets and/or other data analysis packages
• Maintain and manipulate cell lines associated with your research
  
  Requirements:
  
  • B.S. in biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology or a related discipline
  • At least 4 years of hands-on relevant experience
  • Expert on tissue histology, pathology required
  • Experience with tissue sectioning with microtome or cryostat and preparation of FFPE tissue, Fresh frozen/fixed tissue
  • Expert on tissue histology, pathology and morphology
  • Experience with in-situ molecule detection
  • Experience and/or knowledge with fluidic and/or fluorescence microscope.
  • Strong analytical skills. Experience with data analysis with Excel required
  • Organized and detailed-oriented with ability to communicate results effectively
  • Must work cooperatively in a product-oriented team environment
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    • Advanced degree (Master's) preferred.
    • Experience with RNA and/or protein detection methodologies, multiplexed RNA/protein assays and handling antibodies/RNA sample preparation
    • Experience with cell culture, manipulating cells and/or modulating expression of RNA in cell lines
    • Experience with data analysis using Python and/or R preferred
    • Experience with lab consumables management
      
      NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
      
      COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoString's facilities, we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.
      
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