Histopathology Technician

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Research Associate II, Pathobiology in the Foster City, CA area. (onsite)
• The In Vivo Pathology (IVP) team within the Pathobiology Department is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to histology and pathology workflows in support of pre-clinical in vivo pharmacology studies.
• Support drug development in diverse therapeutic areas such as inflammation, fibrosis, oncology, and virology.
• Provide scientific and technical overview for tissue-based methods that span sample processing, assay development, whole slide scanning, image QC, analysis, and data reporting.
• A successful candidate will enjoy working in a team; carefully follow scientific protocols and apply meticulous attention to detail.
• Compile both quantitative and quantitative histology data and prepare pathology reports.
• Work closely with project pathologists to organize, generate, and communicate pathology data.
• Curate digital pathology database to provide organized access to whole slide images.
• Support sample management and laboratory operation activities.
• Whole slide scanning of histology slides for pathologist review or quantitative image analysis.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an area of Biological or Medical Science.
• 2+ years of Histology Laboratory or related experience.
• Complete working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret, communicate, and present scientific data.

Beneficial Experience:

• Tissue-based procedures to include IHC and in situ hybridization.
• Hands on experience with in vivo pharmacology model workflows.
• Tissue processing of fixed tissue for histology applications.
• Digital pathology experience, including image analysis and database software.
• Experience with statistical analysis software.
• Basic histology procedures, including fixed tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy.
• Top 3 Required Skills: Histology, IHC, Pathology Data Analysis
• Top 3 Nice to Have Skills: Whole Slide Scanning, Statistical Analysis

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• In vivo pharmacology model: 1 year (Required)
• Digital pathology: 1 year (Required)
• image analysis: 1 year (Required)
• Data Analysis: 1 year (Required)
• Pathology: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Foster City, CA 94404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person