Histology Technician

Integrated Resources Inc.; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of strategic workforce solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Scientist for drug discovery in Pearl River, NY. The role involves overseeing lab processes, conducting histological studies, and collaborating with research teams. Candidates must have a strong background in research, including histology, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative cancer research.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in a research setting with prior histology experience.
• Cell biology training with understanding of scientific method required.
• Enthusiastic and agile to change with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and QC incoming samples for testing.
• Perform routine IHC and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Enter experimental data into lab databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors or Master’s degree in biological sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IRI believes in commitment, Integrity and strategic workforce solutions.

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.

We’ve stayed true to our focus of finding qualified and experienced professionals in our specialty areas. Our partner-employers know that they can rely on us to find the right match between their needs and the abilities of our top-tier candidates. By continually exceeding their expectations, we have built successful ongoing partnerships that help us stay true to our commitments of performance and integrity.

Our team works hard to deliver a tailored approach for each and every client, critical in matching the right employers with the right candidates. We forge partnerships that are meant for the long term and align skills and cultures. At IRI, we know that our success is directly tied to our clients’ success.

Job Description

• We are looking for a highly performing, self-motivated, detail oriented Scientist to support antibody drug conjugate (ADC) and targeted immunotherapy drug discovery at Oncology (ORU) in Pearl River, NY

• The successful candidate will work in a matrixed team environment as part of the Oncology Rinat Research & Development (ORRD) Histology & Biomarker (OHB) group

• The candidate will work as part of a team that uses histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods to study protein/target expression, biomarker development, pharmacodynamics, efficacy and safety effects of molecules/compounds in development

• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the smooth functioning of the daily technical processes of the lab.

Responsibilities-

• Receive (physically and electronically) & QC the incoming pipeline of samples

• Trimming, process and embed all blocks that come into the lab

• Section and H&E stain samples for several lab initiatives, as independent projects to work on with hiring manager

• Perform routine IHC of established panels of markers for several initiatives

• Subsequently, work with the hiring manager and lab scientists to interpret the data and report to the relevant teams

• Section blocks, coverslip slides and perform other supportive tasks for the program scientists in the lab

• Order, receive and organize lab supplies

• Maintain lab equipment (call vendors for service etc.)

• Act as a liaison for the In Vivo Pharmacology group

• Enter experimental data into the lab databases

• Work with student workers to organize and inventory blocks

Qualifications

• The candidate must have worked in the research setting for minimum 3-5 years and prior histology experience is required

• Additionally, the successful candidate will have cell biology training and a deep understanding of the scientific method

• The candidate will be flexible and be able to adapt to change as the lab is in a dynamic research environment, responding to the needs of the ORRD research unit

• We are looking for someone enthusiastic, energetic, able to follow instructions, detail oriented, agile to change, and will be an excellent and honest communicator

• The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an electronic laboratory notebook, use email, and meet weekly with the group manager - therefore basic computer skills are required such as Microsoft Outlook and Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in biological sciences