Principal IHC Scientist – Histopathology & Target Validation

Oxford BioTherapeutics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Plan

120 hours of Paid Time Off

Job summary

A clinical-stage biotechnology company in San Jose is seeking a Sr. or Principal Scientist to join their Histopathology Lab. The role involves designing and executing histopathology workflows and requires strong hands-on experience in immunohistochemistry and tissue processing. Candidates should have a relevant degree with significant lab experience. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in histology and IHC, preferably in cancer research.
• Extensive hands-on experience in immunohistochemistry assays.
• Proficiency in laboratory histology techniques including sample preparation.

Responsibilities

• Design IHC assays using FFPE samples and confirm specificity.
• Lead histopathology support for cancer target programs.
• Present results and implement feedback from teams.

Skills

Hands-on histology

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Assay development

Tissue processing

Microscope slide scanning

Education

PhD or relevant degree with experience

Tools

Leica Bond autostainers

Whole-slide imaging software (HALO)

Job description

A clinical-stage biotechnology company in San Jose is seeking a Sr. or Principal Scientist to join their Histopathology Lab. The role involves designing and executing histopathology workflows and requires strong hands-on experience in immunohistochemistry and tissue processing. Candidates should have a relevant degree with significant lab experience. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.