Associate Scientist, Histology

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Histotechnologist to join the Translational Medicine Department's Clinical Histology Core, contributing to immune-oncology clinical trials.

You will use IHC and in situ hybridization to help our clinical teams understand how our therapies work across cancers. This role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge immunohistochemistry, H&E staining, and slide scanning while collaborating with Research and Translational Medicine

Qualifications

• BS with 2+ years of relevant 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; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare serial sections from biopsy samples; section quality impacts staining.
• Cut control tissue (e.g., tonsil) for IHC and ISH studies.
• Perform H&E staining on automated instruments.
• Operate automated staining platforms and prepare bulk solutions.
• Receive clinical samples from outside collaborators and record details.
• Scan slides on an automated slide scanner, QC images, and transfer files.
• Work independently on planning and execution of staining runs.
• Willing to learn new techniques and expand role within the group.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.