Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
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Histopathology Manager, IPC
US-OR-Beaverton
Job ID: 2024-29848 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Research Beaverton, OR
Overview
The ONPRC integrated pathology core (IPC) provides high-quality, state-of-the-art conventional and advanced histology, microscopy, and image analysis services and expertise to investigators and pathologists at the institutional, regional, and national level in support of research using NHP models in studies relevant to human health and disease. The IPC provides an integrated and comprehensive environment and infrastructure, working with investigators to meet their research pathology needs at all stages from project design through support of manuscript preparation. The IPC serves diverse research programs in neuroscience, reproductive and developmental biology, metabolic health and disease, and immunology and infectious disease in NHP models principally in support of NIH-funded studies, as well as the histology needs for diagnostic support of the ONPRC NHP colony. The IPC Histopathology section services include both standard and advanced sample preparation, embedding, sectioning, staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC), as well as more state-of-the-art techniques such as RNA/DNA/BaseScope and multiplex IHC/ISH.
The IPC Histopathology section Manager provides general and specific oversight and management of the histopathology section of the IPC, which currently consists of the section manager, 3 histotechnologists and a research assistant 2 who all report to the section manager. The section manager reports to the interim IPC director, Dr. Charles Roberts, and also coordinates IPC operations with Dr. Srinivasan, manager of the microscopy section. In addition to oversight of general operations, this position will:
Work in cooperation with Interim IPC Director Dr. Charles Roberts and Manager of IPC Microscopy section, Dr. Sathya Srinivasan, to coordinate overall IPC services, including integration of analysis and tracking software platforms that comprise the interface between the histology and imaging components of the IPC
Implement and maintain centralized software system for service requests consistent with arrangement used by OHSU shared resources
Provide critical expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of histotechnology approaches, including advanced immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, digital pathology, and image analysis, for various research projects
Implement and develop new assays and approaches to provide continued state-of-the-art resources to investigators
Hire, train, and supervise research assistant/associate, and certified histologist-level employees, including up to 4 or more direct reports
Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of services. Assists in the planning of program budget to direct service costs and staff allocation
Have superior oral and written communication skills
Contribute to summarizing IPC operations for annual RPPRs required by NIH and the IPC component of the P51 base grant renewal
Responsibilities
Education:
Master's in relevant field AND 3 years of relevant experience.
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Equivalent combination of Bachelor’s in relevant field in conjunction with training and experience in standard and advanced histology techniques.
Experience:
Has a minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience in histochemistry or biomedical research.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Ability to communicate effectively, including use and meaning of scientific terminology in both written and oral formats
Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting
Working knowledge (18 months relevant work experience) of Microsoft Excel and Word
Demonstrated independence and competence to perform data management and analysis of research findings, including use of spreadsheets, graphics and statistical programs
Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner, and to work efficiently and skillfully with a variety of diverse staff
Ability to prioritize work demands, and coordinate research protocols with other staff
Organizational skills and careful attention to details to satisfactorily perform job duties requiring procedural steps to be consistent and completed fully and timely
Detailed record-keeping, cataloging of samples, data entry and statistical analysis, laboratory maintenance, autoclaving and use of sterile techniques.
Qualifications
Education:
Degree in Biology, Zoology, Animal sciences, Immunology or Pathology
Experience with analyses of nonhuman primate studies, managing research projects for multiple investigators, and performing, analyzing and reporting results of histological results provided
Experience:
5 years laboratory work experience performing an array of histological and histochemical analyses
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and equipment
