Histology Sr. Research Associate

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Histology Scientist to support NAMkind Liver and Intestine platforms. The role involves hands-on tissue processing, sectioning, staining, IHC, imaging, and tissue characterization for drug discovery and toxicology.

You will troubleshoot workflows, support biomarker development, and ensure high-quality documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Histotechnology, Biology, or related field.
• 5+ years industry/histology experience.
• expertise in tissue processing, staining, IHC.
• strong tissue morphology understanding.
• independent workflow management.

Responsibilities

• perform tissue processing, sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry, imaging, and tissue characterization for drug discovery, toxicology, and disease models
• troubleshoot and optimize workflows
• support development of tissue-based biomarkers
• ensure quality documentation

Skills

Histology

Tissue processing

Immunohistochemistry

Biomarker development

Independent workflow management

Education

B.S./M.S. in Histotechnology, Biology, or related field

Tools

Digital pathology

Job description

Role

Experienced Histology Scientist supporting histopathology capabilities for NAMkind Liver and Intestine platforms.

Responsibilities

• perform tissue processing, sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry, imaging, and tissue characterization for drug discovery, toxicology, and disease models
• troubleshoot and optimize workflows
• support development of tissue-based biomarkers
• ensure quality documentation

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. in Histotechnology, Biology, or related field
• 5+ years industry/histology experience
• expertise in tissue processing, staining, IHC
• strong tissue morphology understanding
• independent workflow management

Preferred

• HT(ASCP) certification
• experience with liver, fibrosis, drug discovery, advanced models, digital pathology

High-Value

• focus on NAMs, 3D human tissue models, fibrosis, liver and intestinal injury, immunofluorescence, biomarker development
• collaborative research environment

WorkSetup

not specified; role is hands-on, supporting cross-functional teams.