Histology Scientist – Regenerative Medicine & IHC

Mindlance; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking an Associate Scientist II to provide hands-on histology support for regenerative medicine research, including preclinical and product development activities. You will perform routine and specialized staining, embedding, and slide preparation while coordinating with cross-functional teams at Abbvie LDTS.

You will work with human and porcine acellular matrices and biomaterials, generate high-quality slides and data, and contribute to study timelines and regulatory-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with routine histology procedures, including tissue trimming, embedding, microtomy, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation.
• Experience operating and maintaining histology equipment, such as tissue processors and automated staining systems.
• Experience packaging, shipping, receiving, and tracking histology specimens and materials.
• Ability to independently manage assigned laboratory activities with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication skills, and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow established procedures, trouble-shooting, and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform routine histology procedures, including tissue trimming, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, staining, and cover slipping.
• Perform or assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC), special stains, and other pathology laboratory procedures according to established protocols.
• Prepare, label, organize, track, archive, package, ship, and receive tissue blocks, slides, biological specimens, and other study-related materials.
• Operate histology equipment, including tissue processors and automated staining systems, and coordinate routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, sample-tracking information, equipment documentation, and study-related documentation.
• Support laboratory operations through inventory management, purchasing and stocking supplies, coordinating equipment service, and maintaining organized work areas.
• Coordinate pathology materials and work schedules with pathologists, scientists, external contract research organizations (CROs), and colleagues at other sites.
• Follow laboratory safety policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality procedures, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Maintain awareness of current histology technologies and contribute to laboratory efficiency and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with pathologists, scientists, and laboratory staff to support study execution and departmental objectives.
• Provide technical guidance or hands-on support to less experienced colleagues as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years experience

Master's degree with 0-2 years experience

Tools

Tissue processors

Automated staining systems

Job description

Mindlance is seeking an Associate Scientist II to provide hands-on histology support for regenerative medicine research, including preclinical and product development activities. You will perform routine and specialized staining, embedding, and slide preparation while coordinating with cross-functional teams at Abbvie LDTS.

You will work with human and porcine acellular matrices and biomaterials, generate high-quality slides and data, and contribute to study timelines and regulatory-ready