Tissue Analysis Core Researcher- Kamenskiy COBRE - Omaha, United States - University of Nebraska Omaha

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title
Tissue Analysis Core Researcher- Kamenskiy COBRE


Job Grade
RA22S


Division
Academic Affairs


College/Dept
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences


Department
Biomechanics


Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00


Work Schedule
Standard business hours


Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity


Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months


Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information
50, ,800


Pay Schedule

FLSA Designation
Exempt


Position Summary

This individual will support the daily operations of the Tissue Analysis Core (TAC) facility, a component of the COBRE-funded Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB), under the guidance of the TAC Director.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating specimen procurement with Live On Nebraska and Medical Centers, overseeing the quality, cataloging, and processing of biological tissues, and aiding in their embedding, sectioning, and histological staining.

Additionally, the role involves developing and upholding protocols for specimen evaluation and storage, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as managing the operation and maintenance of equipment such as biaxial mechanical testers, flow circuits, and ?CT.

The position also entails preparing histological samples, ordering supplies, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, coordinating schedules with other Cores, and undertaking other tasks as directed by the TAC Director or COBRE PI.

Job Duties


Responsibility Area:
Coordination of Donated Specimens


Duties:
Coordinate specimen procurement with Live On Nebraska and Medical Centers


Percentage Of Time
20


Essential Function:

Responsibility Area:
Lab Maintenance


Duties:
Manage the operation and maintenance of equipment


Percentage Of Time
20


Essential Function:

Responsibility Area:
Process Biological Tissues


Duties:
Oversee the quality, cataloging, and processing of biological tissues, aiding in their embedding, sectioning, and histological staining.


Percentage Of Time
10


Essential Function:

Responsibility Area:
Protocol Development


Duties:
Develop and uphold protocols for specimen evaluation and storage


Percentage Of Time
5


Essential Function:

Responsibility Area:
Compliance


Duties:
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements


Percentage Of Time
5


Essential Function:

Responsibility Area:
Lab Preparation


Duties:
Prepare histological samples, order supplies, and coordinate schedules with other Cores


Percentage Of Time
10


Essential Function:

Responsibility Area:
Lab Support


Duties:
Support the daily operations of the Tissue Analysis Core (TAC) facility and undertake other tasks as directed by the TAC Director or COBRE PI


Percentage Of Time
30


Essential Function:
Required and Preferred Qualifications


Required Education
BS in engineering (mechanical, biological, chemical) or biology


Required Experience
Experience working in a research wet lab, processing of biological tissues.


Required License/Certification
N/A


Required Additional Qualifications:
N/A


Preferred Education
MS in engineering


Preferred Experience
Experience managing a wet lab, experience with mechanical and structural evaluation of human arteries (tensile testing, imaging, histology)


Preferred License/Certification
N/A


Preferred Additional Qualifications:
N/A

Compliance Requirements


Credit Check
No


Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No


Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No


Drug Screen
No