Scientist I – Histology # 26-27232

US Tech Solutions; Irvine (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Scientist I in Irvine to provide hands-on histology support for regenerative medicine projects. The role spans from preconcept activities through development and performance evaluations of tissue prototypes and biomaterials.

You will perform embedding, microtomy, staining, IHC, imaging, and data analysis, collaborating with scientists, pathologists, and CRO partners to ensure timely study execution and high-quality slides.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Hands-on with routine histology procedures and tissue processing.
• Experience operating histology equipment (tissue processors, automated stainers).
• Ability to independently manage lab activities and collaborate in a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication.

Responsabilidades

• Independently perform routine histology procedures: trimming, embedding, microtomy, slide prep, staining, cover slipping.
• Perform or assist with IHC and special stains per protocols.
• Prepare, label, organize, archive, ship, and receive tissue blocks and slides.
• Operate histology equipment and coordinate maintenance/calibration.
• Maintain accurate lab records and study documentation.
• Support inventory, purchasing, and lab organization.
• Coordinate pathology materials with pathologists and CROs.
• Follow SOPs, safety and compliance requirements.
• Keep up with histology technologies and drive efficiency.
• Collaborate with team to support study execution.

Conocimientos

Bachelor's degree

Histology procedures

IHC

Histology equipment

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree + 2-4 years relevant experience

Master's degree + 0-2 years relevant experience

Herramientas

Tissue processors

Automated staining systems

Descripción del empleo

Duration: 12+ Months

Top 3-5 skills:

• Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience


• Routine histology procedures, including tissue trimming, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, staining, and cover slipping.


• Perform or assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC), special stains


• Experience operating and maintaining histology equipment, such as tissue processors and automated staining systems.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication skills, and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Number of Interviews

1. Hiring manager( virtual )


2. Key collaborators (2-3 virtual)


3. Meet/lunch with team members (on site)

Overview

• The Regenerative Medicine group within Local Delivery Translational Sciences (LDTS) at clients advances tissue-regeneration solutions for soft tissue repair across the product development life cycle. Leveraging expertise in tissue-regeneration and acellular tissue-matrix technologies, the group supports current and develops future regenerative medicine products to address unmet therapeutic and aesthetic needs in plastic and general surgery.


• The Scientist I is an experienced laboratory professional who provides hands‑on histology support for regenerative medicine research, from preconcept activities through product development and product performance evaluations. Working with regenerative medicine scientists, pathologists, and cross-functional partners, the role plans and executes histology workflows that characterize product prototypes, including human and porcine derived acellular matrices and biomaterials, as well as tissue responses to those prototypes in non-clinical studies.


• Key activities include processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, immunohistochemistry, slide quality review, imaging, and digital image analysis, as applicable.


• As a member of a collaborative team, the successful candidate will apply strong histology expertise, experimental skills, attention to detail, and sound scientific judgment to generate reliable, reproducible histology slides / data and support timely study execution.

Responsibilities:

• Independently perform routine histology procedures, including tissue trimming, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, staining, and cover slipping.


• Perform or assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC), special stains, and other pathology laboratory procedures according to established protocols.


• Prepare, label, organize, track, archive, package, ship, and receive tissue blocks, slides, biological specimens, and other study-related materials.


• Operate histology equipment, including tissue processors and automated staining systems, and coordinate routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting activities.


• Maintain accurate laboratory records, sample-tracking information, equipment documentation, and study-related documentation.


• Support laboratory operations through inventory management, purchasing and stocking supplies, coordinating equipment service, and maintaining organized work areas.


• Coordinate pathology materials and work schedules with pathologists, scientists, external contract research organizations (CROs), and colleagues at other sites.


• Follow laboratory safety policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality procedures, and applicable compliance requirements.


• Maintain awareness of current histology technologies and contribute to laboratory efficiency and continuous‑improvement initiatives.


• Collaborate effectively with pathologists, scientists, and laboratory staff to support study execution and departmental objectives.


• Provide technical guidance or hands‑on support to less experienced colleagues as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience, a master's degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.


• Hands‑on experience with routine histology procedures, including tissue trimming, embedding, microtomy, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation.


• Experience operating and maintaining histology equipment, such as tissue processors and automated staining systems.


• Experience packaging, shipping, receiving, and tracking histology specimens and materials.


• Ability to independently manage assigned laboratory activities with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in a team environment.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication skills, and commitment to producing high-quality work.


• Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow established procedures, troubleshooting, and maintain accurate documentation.

Preferred:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, contract research, or related life‑sciences industry.


• Hands‑on experience with acellular tissue matrix and animal explant histology.


• Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) method development and automated platforms such as the Leica Bond RX.


• Experience with special staining methods, such as Trichrome, PSR stains.


• Experience with digital pathology and whole‑slide imaging systems.


• ASCP Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires the ability to perform hands‑on laboratory work for extended periods, including standing, walking, repetitive tasks, careful handling of specimens, slides, tools, reagents, documentation, and laboratory equipment; lifting, moving, carrying, pushing, or pulling laboratory materials and supplies up to 40 pounds as needed; and working safely with biological specimens, laboratory chemicals, stains, fixatives, and other materials while using appropriate PPE.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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