The Morphology and Imaging Core of the School of Medicine is looking for a Research Associate to carry out standard operating procedures related to histopathology and imaging of samples from investigators across the LSU Health Sciences Center campus, adjacent academic institutes, and industrial partners. The incumbent will work independently but under the guidance of senior staff. They will assist in technical procedures for various projects within established guidelines and contribute to developing and implementing new procedures for existing and new equipment. Responsibilities include preparing specimens for analysis, compiling histological, molecular, and imaging data, and ensuring general lab upkeep and inventory.

Key responsibilities:

• Processing human and animal tissue specimens for paraffin or frozen sections
• Performing histopathology and immunohistochemistry staining of tissue samples
• Conducting basic imaging of tissue samples or sections and cell cultures using transmitted, epifluorescence, or stereo-microscopy
• Updating databases (sample and material inventory, data entry, data analysis)
• Reviewing protocols and providing assistance in developing new ones
• Communicating technical aspects of various procedures to students, staff, and faculty
• Troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards for the laboratory