Histology Scientist – Translational Radiopharmaceuticals

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays per year

Retirement and financial protection

Job summary

RayzeBio in San Diego seeks a Histology Scientist to support translational work in radiopharmaceutical development. You will process, embed, and section FFPE and frozen tissues, design and run IHC/IF assays, and work with interdisciplinary teams to interpret data and guide study design.

The role emphasizes meticulous bench work, device maintenance, and collaboration with CROs and internal teams to advance preclinical and translational programs. On-site in San Diego.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Histotechnology or related field with hands-on histology experience.
• HT or HTL (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Experience optimizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring quality of tissue processing and biomarker evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue processing, embedding, and microtome sectioning of FFPE tissue blocks.
• Prepare, process, embed, section, and stain FFPE blocks and tissue pellets.
• Prepare and section frozen tissue specimens using a cryostat.
• Conduct H&E staining and other routine histochemical stains.
• Design, troubleshoot, and interpret IHC and IF on FFPE and frozen sections.
• Operate automated tissue stainers and ensure consistent staining quality.
• Optimize antibody titration and antigen retrieval with proper controls.
• Analyze histology data using image analysis and digital pathology tools.
• Maintain documentation of protocols and results.
• Collaborate with translational, in vivo, imaging, and biology teams.
• Liaise with CROs for histology-related studies and data transfer.

Skills

Histology

IHC/IF

Tissue processing

Cryosectioning

Education

B.S./M.S. in Histotechnology

Tools

Leica stainers

Automated staining systems

Job description

RayzeBio in San Diego seeks a Histology Scientist to support translational work in radiopharmaceutical development. You will process, embed, and section FFPE and frozen tissues, design and run IHC/IF assays, and work with interdisciplinary teams to interpret data and guide study design.

The role emphasizes meticulous bench work, device maintenance, and collaboration with CROs and internal teams to advance preclinical and translational programs. On-site in San Diego.