Core Facility Research Specialist

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure brain tissue from the University of Iowa’s Decedent Care Center and other sources.
• Coordinate, carry-out, and interpret neuropathological assessment of donated cases, including gross and histological examination and immunohistochemistry.
• Maintain and implement the human brain tissue database and prepare draft neuropathologic reports for research purposes.
• Identify, retrieve, dissect, and disburse requested clinical samples approved by the core director.
• Provide advice and guidance to core users, including troubleshooting techniques.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of core students, assistants, staff, faculty, and intra- and extramural collaborators.
• Work with the Director to ensure adequate updating and organization of protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Administrative and project management, including usage, billing, research supply ordering, and routine cleaning/maintenance for the core facility.
• May be designated safety coordinator for the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Master (required) and PhD (preferred) in pathology, neuroscience, molecular or cellular biology or a related field or equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Experience in working with human biological samples
• Experience with human neuroanatomy and/or neuropathology
• Ability to communicate with patients, donors, and general public about human brain research
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work independently.