Research Associate III, Pathobiology

Advanced Clinical; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Group is seeking an experienced Pathobiology Scientist to support research and drug development. The role centers on tissue-based assays, histology, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) to aid target identification and therapeutic development across diverse disease areas.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on IHC method development, tissue processing, biomarker analysis, and assay optimization, working with cross-functional teams to generate high-quality data advancing research programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or Master's with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) including assay development and optimization.
• Experience with tissue handling, processing, staining, and digital image acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot IHC assays.
• Support tissue-based studies through preparation, staining, imaging, and analysis.
• Validate antibody reagents and improve laboratory workflows and histological techniques.
• Design and execute experiments independently with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support target identification and validation.
• Present findings and recommendations to project teams and leadership.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies to improve data quality and efficiency.
• Manage multiple projects and meet timelines.

Skills

IHC proficiency

Experiment design

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Pathology/Life Sciences

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pathobiology Scientist to support research and drug development programs in a collaborative laboratory environment. This role will focus on tissue-based assays, histology, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) to support target identification, validation, and therapeutic development across a variety of disease areas.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with IHC method development, tissue processing, biomarker analysis, and assay optimization. This individual will work closely with cross-functional research teams to generate high-quality data that supports scientific decision-making and advances research programs.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pathobiology Scientist to support research and drug development programs in a collaborative laboratory environment. This role will focus on tissue-based assays, histology, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) to support target identification, validation, and therapeutic development across a variety of disease areas.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with IHC method development, tissue processing, biomarker analysis, and assay optimization. This individual will work closely with cross-functional research teams to generate high-quality data that supports scientific decision-making and advances research programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays.
• Support tissue-based research studies through tissue preparation, staining, imaging, and analysis.
• Validate antibody reagents and implement improvements to laboratory workflows and histological techniques.
• Design and execute experiments independently while maintaining accurate documentation and data records.
• Collaborate with internal and external research partners to support target identification and validation efforts.
• Present scientific findings and recommendations to project teams and leadership.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and methodologies that improve research efficiency and data quality.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Pathology, Life Sciences, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
• Master's degree in a related scientific discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC), including assay development and optimization.
• Experience with tissue handling, tissue preparation, staining techniques, and digital image acquisition.
• Background supporting drug discovery, translational research, or target validation activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and scientific data management.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within highly collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiplex IHC assays.
• Knowledge of oncology, inflammation, fibrosis, virology, or related therapeutic areas.
• Experience implementing new laboratory technologies, processes, or methodologies.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is scientifically curious, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative. They thrive in a fast-paced research environment, can balance multiple priorities, and are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries through innovative tissue-based research techniques.

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Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

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