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Cardiac Histologist and Analyst
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Job ID	37912
Employer	Cellular & Molecular Physiology
Employer Type	On Campus
Category	Research
Job Type	On-Campus Jobs
Job Description	1. We are seeking a motivated undergraduate student to assist with cardiac tissue handling and analysis. Duties as histologist include preparing sucrose-treated cardiac tissue for tissue sectioning at -20C using a cryostat, ensuring consistent thickness and minimal tissue damage. Tissue sections will be collected and stored into wells with freezing media. 2. Learn to distinguish cellular populations in different heart regions and work on projects investigating the numbers and distributions of different cells (endothelial cells, cardiomyocytes, and mural cells). This requires getting familiar with different heart regions. Use software to analyze digital images, including setting scales, adjusting thresholds, and using cell counter plugins to measure cross-sectional area and count cell numbers.
Job Requirements	Very good organizing skills; attention to detail with accuracy; basic computer skills, do manual cleaning of archived materials; good communication skills: willingness to ask questions and report problems and progress to supervisor. The applicant needs to have, or be willing to learn, basic knowledge of heart anatomy and some familiarity with ImageJ/Fiji and Excel. The candidate needs to be willing to learn and try new and innovative techniques). Needs to be able to work independently but within a large group of collaborators – needs good social skills.
Compensation	$17.50/hour
Job Level	CY26: Level II
Hours	10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Primary Contact	Pam Rios Coronado
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