Senior Research Associate Histology

Meet Life Sciences; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences firm in South San Francisco is seeking a full-time laboratory contractor for their Histology team. This position involves performing complex experiments to validate novel targets and therapeutics using techniques such as immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in histology, adept with laboratory instruments, and possess a strong understanding of relevant scientific fields. Join a dynamic team working towards advancements in immunotherapy product validation.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in the histology field.
• Familiar with IHC immunostaining and protocol development.
• Willing to learn new technologies in a fast-paced laboratory.
• Experience in tissue embedding and tissue processing to generate FFPE blocks and sections.
• Proficient in record-keeping via electronic notebooks.
• Willingness to learn new technologies in a fast-paced lab setting.
• Commitment to safe laboratory practices and prioritizing safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform IHC, IF, and/or ISH experiments for histological data.
• Generate and maintain electronic lab notebook reports.
• Conduct experiments independently and collaborate with team members.
• Engage in FFPE tissue sectioning when needed.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Molecular biology

Chemistry

Microscopy

Immunology

Oncology

Tools

Leica BOND

Roche Discovery Ultra

IntelliPATH

Oncore Pro

Whole-slide scanner

Job description

This position is 5 days in office/Lab in South San Francisco

The Histology team is seeking a full-time laboratory contractor to help build and advance our targets and immunotherapy product validation efforts utilizing immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and in situ hybridization. The position will report to our Head of Histology and be responsible for carrying out complex experiments independently to generate convincing histological data for novel targets, biologics and immunotherapy products in our development pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Perform IHC, IF, and/or ISH experiments on cell lines and tissue sections to develop histological expression data to validate our novel targets and therapeutics
• Generate, maintain, and review electronic lab notebook reports and SOPs
• Independently conduct experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes; and work in collaboration with other team members
• Engage in FFPE tissue sectioning when needed

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Experienced in histology and possess a general understanding of chemistry, microscopy, molecular biology, immunology, oncology or a related field with relevant experience
• Experienced in IHC immunostaining and protocol development, with some familiarity of IF or ISH methods.
• At least three years experience in histology field using instrument such as Leica BOND, Roche Discovery Ultra, IntelliPATH, Oncore Pro, as well as whole-slide scanner
• Experienced in tissue embedding and tissue processing to generate FFPE blocks and sections
• Experienced with record keeping via electronic notebooks
• Willing to learn new technologies in a fast pace laboratory settings
• Perform safe laboratory practices to effectively carry out experiments while maintaining safety as the highest priority