Histotechnologist

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Contractor, Pathobiology in the Foster City, CA area. (onsite)
• We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Emerging Technologies/ Multiplexing group within Pathobiology to support inflammation, oncology, and virology therapeutic areas.
• Provide laboratory support for multi-omics projects encompassing but not limited to transcriptomics and multiplex assays (Akoya CODEX).
• Key responsibilities include preparation of tissue specimens, slide/curl preparation for different workflows (standard histology as well as molecular pathology workflows) and running automated and manual immunofluorescence assays.
• The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team; carefully follow Scientific protocols and apply meticulous attention to detail; is highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an area of Biological Science.
• At least 2+ year(s) of experience in Histotechnology (routine histology skills) is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication, ability to perform within tight timelines and in a detail-oriented manner, teamwork and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) are required.
• Must be able to perform histology laboratory functions methodically and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform routine histology such as preparing and sectioning tissues
• Experience with high order multiplex assays (CODEX or similar) is a plus
• Maintain required documentation of protocols, reports and ELN entries.
• Be responsible for maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment and ensuring compliance with laboratory policies.
• Experience using a LIMS system (e.g., PRIMA) is a plus
• Experience with IHC/IF assay development using automated IHC platforms (Ventana, BondRx or similar) is a plus
• Experience with whole slide scanners to scan and organize brightfield and immunofluorescent slides is a plus (e.g., Leica, Zeiss, Akoya or similar)

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person