Histotechnologist

SPECTRAFORCE; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing seeks a Pathology Associate II to support non-clinical safety and research studies in their Irvine lab. This role focuses on routine and specialized histology tasks, collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 2-4 years or MS + 1-2 years’ experience.
• Experience with histology procedures required.
• HT or HTL Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology and ocular histology tasks.
• Contribute to lab operations and ensure safety compliance.
• Stay current with histology technologies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

Senior Recruiter at SPECTRAFORCE Technologies

Job Title: Scientist

Duration: 1 year

Location/Site: Irvine CA - Onsite, 92612

Overview:

The Pathology Laboratory, part of Local Deliver Translational Science (LDTS), is responsible for developing, validating, and performing investigative pathology-based methods. These methods help pathologists and scientists characterize compound-induced effects related to target organ injury in animal and human tissues, study animal models of disease, develop target engagement endpoints, characterize local drug biodistribution, and address key questions that advance drug discovery and development for eyecare, aesthetics, and botulinum toxin projects.

The Pathology Associate II in the LDTS lab at Irvine, California, performs routine histology, ocular histology, and related tasks to support non-clinical safety and research studies. They work closely with Pathologists and colleagues to coordinate schedules, maintain lab equipment, order supplies, ship and receive samples, and may assist with specialized histology tasks such as IHC and special stains.

This individual will contribute to the successful completion of safety and investigative studies, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. They should be detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to interact effectively with scientists across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine histology and specialized ocular histology tasks
• Contribute to histology and IHC lab operations, including purchasing supplies and ensuring safety compliance
• Stay current with histology technologies
• Perform special staining or IHC as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree + 2-4 years, MS + 1-2 years’ experience, or equivalent
• Experience with routine histology procedures
• Experience operating histology equipment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• HT or HTL Certification preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Pharmaceutical or related industry experience
• Ocular histology
• IHC with automation systems (Ventana, Bond RX)
• Digital pathology with whole slide imaging

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Research and Science
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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