Research Associate Ii, Pathobiology(Histology ) - Foster City, Ca

Summary:

• 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.
• This position will support drug development in diverse therapeutic areas such as inflammation, fibrosis, oncology, and virology.
• The successful candidate will 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.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• 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 lab operation activities.
• Whole slide scanning of histology slides for pathologist review or quantitative image analysis.

Beneficial Experience (not required):

• 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.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an area of biological or medical science.
• 2+ years of histology lab or related experience.
• Complete working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret, communicate, and present scientific data.
• Highly motivated with a “can do” attitude and commitment to work as part of a team.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $51.00 - $53.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• IHC and Tissue processing: 1 year (Required)
• Histology and Pathobiology: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• HT Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Foster City, CA 94404 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: In person