Associate Scientist, Histology

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Tarrytown (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Histotechnologist to join the Translational Medicine Department’s Clinical Histology Core. You will prepare serial sections, handle FFPE tissue, and perform IHC and in situ analyses that inform immuno-oncology trials.

You will operate automated staining and scanner systems, maintain instruments, and collaborate across Research and Translational Medicine teams to ensure high-quality data and reproducible results. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• BS with 2+ years of relevant histology experience.
• Proven track record working with human FFPE tissue.
• Experience cutting serial sections, including limited tissue.
• Experience sectioning biopsy samples.
• Strong organizational, computer, and time management skills; able to work in a team and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare serial sections from biopsy samples, where section quality directly influences downstream staining and analysis.
• Cut control tissue, such as tonsil, for IHC and in situ hybridization studies.
• Perform H&E staining on automated instruments.
• Operate automated staining platforms, maintaining instruments and preparing bulk solutions.
• Receive clinical samples from outside collaborators, recording sample details and processing tissue.
• Scan slides on an automated slide scanner, QC images, and transfer files to the server.
• Work independently on the planning and execution of staining runs.
• Bring a willingness to learn new techniques and expand your role within the group.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

BS degree with 2+ years' histology experience

Job description

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Histotechnologist to join our Translational Medicine Department’s Clinical Histology Core, supporting Immune Oncology clinical trial studies. In this role, you will use cutting‑edge immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization technologies to help our clinical colleagues understand how our immunotherapies treat and potentially cure patients across a wide range of cancers, working in a cross‑functional environment with close interaction with Research and Translational Medicine colleagues.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing, science‑driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Location: [Insert location]
• Work model/flexibility: [Insert work model]

Discover your role:

• Prepare serial sections from biopsy samples, where section quality directly influences downstream staining and analysis
• Cut control tissue, such as tonsil, for IHC and in situ hybridization studies
• Perform H&E staining on automated instruments
• Operate automated staining platforms, maintaining instruments and preparing bulk solutions
• Receive clinical samples from outside collaborators, recording sample details and processing tissue
• Scan slides on an automated slide scanner, QC images, and transfer files to the server
• Work independently on the planning and execution of staining runs
• Bring a willingness to learn new techniques and expand your role within the group

This role requires:

• BS with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proven track record working with human FFPE tissue
• Experience accurately and reliably cutting serial sections, including on limited amounts of tissue
• Experience sectioning biopsy samples
• Strong organizational, computer, and time management skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and meet tight deadlines

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$70,300.00 - $110,100.00