Histology & IHC Scientist I

Planet Pharma; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks a detail-oriented histotechnician for an 8-month contract in Irvine, CA. The role covers routine histology and IHC on FFPE tissues, including processing, embedding, and staining, with emphasis on quality and documentation.

The candidate will operate and maintain histology equipment, perform image/scanning tasks, and ensure proper labeling and chain-of-custody. Prior experience with FFPE, stains, and safety practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years hands-on histology experience in FFPE processing, sectioning, staining.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in a high-throughput lab environment.
• Good documentation and record-keeping habits; ability to follow SOPs and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine FFPE processing, embedding, and block preparation.
• Section FFPE blocks with a microtome to produce high-quality slides.
• Perform H&E and special stains per SOPs; run IHC staining and capture results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Documentation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field

Tools

Microtome

Autostainers

Tissue processors

Coverslippers

Slide imaging/scanning

Job description

Planet Pharma seeks a detail-oriented histotechnician for an 8-month contract in Irvine, CA. The role covers routine histology and IHC on FFPE tissues, including processing, embedding, and staining, with emphasis on quality and documentation.

The candidate will operate and maintain histology equipment, perform image/scanning tasks, and ensure proper labeling and chain-of-custody. Prior experience with FFPE, stains, and safety practices is essential.