Histology & Assay Development Lab Tech (Contract)

Hydrogen Group; California; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group in San Diego, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support histology and assay development. You will prepare tissue samples, perform FFPE processing, slide staining, and imaging, while helping manage inventory and documentation in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on lab experience, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to follow established protocols. The role offers a 13-month contract with a 9-5 schedule, onsite in La Jolla.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on laboratory experience gained through employment, coursework, or training.
• Experience using pipettes and basic laboratory techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn laboratory software workflows.
• Ability to work onsite and perform routine laboratory tasks safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Perform microtome sectioning of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples.
• Support hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining of tissue slides.
• Operate slide-imaging equipment and manage image-processing workflows.
• Organize and track tissue samples, slides, reagents, and laboratory supplies.
• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and documentation.
• Follow established laboratory protocols and accurately document completed work.
• Assist with routine equipment maintenance and general laboratory support activities.
• Depending on experience and training, assist with PCR, sequencing, and other molecular biology workflows.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Pipette skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Onsite work readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Imaging equipment

PCR & sequencing tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Hydrogen Group in San Diego, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support histology and assay development. You will prepare tissue samples, perform FFPE processing, slide staining, and imaging, while helping manage inventory and documentation in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Ideal candidates have hands-on lab experience, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to follow established protocols. The role offers a 13-month contract with a 9-5 schedule, onsite in La Jolla.