Assay Development Scientist, IHC

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off: 16 days + holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. in Aliso Viejo, CA is hiring an Assay Development Scientist, IHC. This hybrid onsite role focuses on developing high‑value immunohistochemistry projects for client and internal initiatives, with a Monday–Friday day shift.

You will lead design, manage timelines, analyze data, and present findings to leadership, while collaborating across teams and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in life, physical or computer science with related experience; Ph.D. preferred.
• Four or more years of related immunohistochemistry (IHC).
• Solid understanding of laboratory and/or analytical techniques.
• Ability to develop and deliver complex directions and scientific project plans.
• Detail oriented with ability to capture and record complex scientific data accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills and ability to use software tools to produce high impact presentations of data.
• Ability to problem solve independently and elevate problems appropriately in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.

Responsibilities

• Leads project design and feasibility studies.
• Drives all aspects of the project management process from initiation, planning, execution, control and closure.
• Creates and maintains project timelines and tracks progress.
• Represents the department with clients, audits, vendors and conferences.
• Performs literature reviews and assists with technical design of new project/product developments.
• Analyzes and presents data to management.
• Provides support to research collaborations, clinical trials and other department projects.
• Prepares high quality technical reports and documentation, including posters/papers and client presentations.

Skills

IHC experience

Project management

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Independent problem solving

Team collaboration

Laboratory safety

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

B.S. or M.S. in life/physical/computer science

Ph.D. in life/physical/computer science preferred

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!

NeoGenomics is looking for a Assay Development Scientist, IHC who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This is an hybrid onsite position to be based in Aliso Viejo, CA with a Monday - Friday, onsite day shift.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

As an Assay Development Scientist you are responsible for conducting scientific experiments/processes leading to the successful completion of client projects and company projects including the development of high value, proprietary research or diagnostic Immunohistochemistry (IHC) products, new methods and technology development. You will provide accurate and pertinent scientific data according to agreed methods, procedures, and techniques within the established project schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Leads project design and feasibility studies.
• Drives all aspects of the project management process from initiation, planning, execution, control and closure. Manages all projects proactively.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining project timelines for each project, and uses these timelines to track and manage a project’s progress.
• Represents the department in a diverse range of settings, including with other departments, clients, audits, vendors, conferences.
• Performs the literature review, assists with technical design of new project/product developments
• Analyzes and presents data to management team.
• Provides support to research collaborations, clinical trials and other department projects.
• Prepares high quality technical reports (including validation, verification, final project) and documentation including posters/papers, client presentations and technical content for marketing materials.

Experience, Educations and Qualifications:

• B.S or M.S. in a life, physical or computer science with related experience. Ph.D. in a life, physical or computer science preferred.
• Four or more years of related immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Solid understanding of laboratory and/or analytical techniques.
• Ability to develop and deliver complex directions and scientific project plans.
• Detail orientated with ability to capture and record complex scientific data accurately and reliably.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills and the ability to use software tools to produce high impact presentations of data.
• Ability to problem solve independently and elevate problems appropriately in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual.