Histology Research Technician I: Tissue Analysis

Sakura Finetek USA, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sakura Finetek USA, Inc. is seeking a Histology Research Technician to support product development and internal evaluations. The role involves learning Sakura instrument systems, tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining under supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting tests, documenting results, maintaining GLP compliance, and assisting with customer issue investigations. Associate or higher in Histotechnology is required with 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience as a histology technician.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in the biological sciences and the scientific method.
• Ability to perform histologic techniques including cytochemical and immunohistochemical staining.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and QA/equipment records.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with TBR and other departments on new product development.
• Reads and executes complex study protocols with supervision.
• Documents results clearly and concisely.
• Maintains the histology wing of the TBR laboratory to support product development.
• Assists in investigating customer complaints.
• Performs key histology procedures (grossing, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E and special stains, IHC).
• Engages in design and testing of software, reagents, and instrumentation.
• Ensures compliance with GLP and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Biology knowledge

Histology techniques

IHC staining

Cytochemical staining

Lab equipment

Hazardous waste disposal

QA records

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in Histotechnology or equivalent

Job description

Sakura Finetek USA, Inc. is seeking a Histology Research Technician to support product development and internal evaluations. The role involves learning Sakura instrument systems, tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining under supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting tests, documenting results, maintaining GLP compliance, and assisting with customer issue investigations. Associate or higher in Histotechnology is required with 1–3 years of experience.