Research Associate III, Biomarker

Crown Bioscience San Diego Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bioscience San Diego Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to support biomarker studies and ensure quality standards across projects in oncology and immuno-oncology.

The role involves histology, IHC, and related assays, with duties spanning data recording, analysis, and reporting. Requires hands-on histology experience and a background in biotechnology or related fields; team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or above in biotechnology, cell biology, immunology, oncology or related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience (minimum 1 year) with histology and slide-based lab work.
• Able to operate routine histological procedures such as tissue grossing, embedding, sectioning, staining, IHC, IF, etc.
• Knowledge of basic histological principles, especially related to oncology.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with basic statistics and related software.
• At least three years of combined experience in a field related to immunohistochemistry or pathology.

Responsibilities

• Handle histology, pathology, immunohistochemistry, spatial transcriptomics, and fluorescent slide assays.
• Support other experiments such as flow cytometry, proteomics, hematology, and NGS.
• Follow SOPs and training sessions accurately.
• Record experimental processes and data and report to supervisors on time.
• Summarize and report data and relevant documents to supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with the global biomarker team and other departments.
• Assist in daily lab management and biomarker facilities according to needs and quality systems.
• Fulfill other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Pathology

Tissue embedding/sectioning

MS Office

Statistical analysis

Education

B.S. or higher in biotechnology or related field

Tools

Tissue processing equipment

Microscopy

Job description

Grow Your Career Where Talent Meets Innovation Crown Bioscience, a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing human health by partnering with biotech and pharmaceutical companies that are at the forefront of drug discovery and development in oncology and immuno-oncology. Providing a range of integrated solutions, including preclinical research services, translational platforms, and clinical trial support. Its offer includes the world's largest commercially available patient-derived xenograft (PDX) collection and more than 600 tumor organoid models utilizing Hubrecht Organoid Technology, covering 22 cancer indications. Crown Bioscience's expertise extends across a diverse portfolio of platforms and services that utilize in vivo, in vitro, ex vivo, and in silico methods, along with advanced laboratory services that span the entire drug development timeline. Additionally, it maintains an extensive biobank of liquid and human biospecimens, complete with clinical histories. Operating from 11 facilities in the US, Europe, and APAC—including laboratories accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—Crown Bioscience upholds the highest standards of quality and reliability in its research environments.

Summary

The purpose of the Research Associate position is to provide support on biomarker studies to meet the company's goals, objectives and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• - Responsible for a variety of histology, pathology, immunohistochemistry, spatial transcriptomic, and fluorescent slide assays.
• - Other duties may include a variety of experiments such as flow cytometry, pathology/IHC, proteomics, hematology, NGS.
• - Carry out work in strict accordance to SOPs and training sessions.
• - Carefully record the experimental process and data and submit timely reports to supervisors.
• - Analyze, summarize, and report experimental data and relevant documents to supervisors.
• - Effective communication within the global biomarker team and with other departments.
• - Participate in the support and daily management of the laboratory team.
• - Manage biomarker lab facilities according to experiment needs and quality systems.
• - Be able to fulfill other tasks assigned by leaders.

Minimum Requirements

• - B.S. or above in biotechnology, cell biology, immunology, oncology or other related disciplines.
• - Hands on experience (minimum 1 year) with histology and slide-based lab work.
• - Able to operate routine histological procedure such as tissue grossing, samples embedding, sectioning, chemical staining, IHC, IF, etc.
• - Knowledge of basic histological principles, especially related to oncology.
• - Proficient in using MS Office software and familiar with statistical analysis and the application of related analysis software.
• - At least three years of combined experience in a field related to immunohistochemistry or pathology.

Preferred Requirements

• - Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• - Lab supervisory or management experience (stocking, validation, quality assurance, etc.)
• - Eager to learn new and advanced techniques.

The California salary range for this position is: $60,000-$65,000

Crown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Crown Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Crown Bioscience is a global contract research organization (CRO) providing discovery, preclinical, and translational platforms and services to advance oncology and immuno-oncology.

Crown Bioscience is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Crown Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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