Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Beta Islet Team

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a skilled histologist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in histological processing, microscopy, and quantitative analysis of experimental tissues, ensuring high standards of data integrity. Your expertise in cryosectioning and immunocytochemistry will be crucial in supporting cutting-edge research aimed at transforming patient outcomes. The company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the advancement of therapies for critical human diseases. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% health coverage

Generous time-off

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Commuter subsidy

Wellness offerings

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on expertise in histology and microscopy techniques.
• Significant experience in cryosectioning and immunocytochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform histological processing and microscopy analysis of samples.
• Ensure compliance with lab safety and quality of data collection.

Skills

Histology

Microscopy

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

BA/MA in cell biology

BA/MA in biotechnology

Tools

GraphPad Prism

StereoInvestigator

Halo

MS Office

Job description

About the role

What you’ll do

• Histological processing including tissue procurement, sectioning, and immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry of experimental tissues
• Microscopy and image analysis of processed samples
• Quantitative histology and analysis of processed data
• Assuring the quality and integrity of all data collection and documentation
• Handling of rodent models, including blood draws for serum analysis
• Assuring compliance with all relevant lab safety and biosafety regulations
• Demonstrate Sana’s core values and the attributes that support these core values (Lead from every seat, Thrive as a team, Make it happen)

What we’re looking for

• BA/MA in cell biology, stem cell biology, biotechnology, or a related field
• Extensive hands-on expertise in histology, methods necessary to assess transplanted animals, and microscopy (epifluorescent and confocal)
• Sufficient personal expertise to contribute towards the maintenance of both the histology and molecular lab environments, including day-to-day operations and personnel coordination, as well as assuring the quality of data collection
• Significant experience in cryosectioning, slide preparation, histopathological stains, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, and digital image analysis
• Understanding of in situ hybridization and spatial transcriptomic techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, communicative, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, and with standard programs for statistical analysis (e.g., GraphPad Prism), slide imaging, and quantitative histology (e.g., StereoInvestigator; Halo)
• Background in pancreatic biology and/or endodermal development preferred

What you should know

• The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $105,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

How we work together for patients

• Lead from every seat – we seek to understand, act with honesty, and engage in the crucial conversations
• Thrive as a team – we hire amazing people, are intensely curious, and cultivate inclusion and personal connectivity
• Make it happen – we value vigorous debate, alignment around our decisions, and resilient execution

Get to know us

At Sana, we believe that a diverse workforce strengthens us as a company and helps us to achieve our mission to meaningfully change the outcome of many human diseases. This belief is a pillar of our business and is critical to our success. Our goal is that Sana is the place for talented people to bring their authentic selves to work, to have a great career, and to deeply, positively impact patients.

Core to our values, we believe there is nothing more important than the health and wellness of you and your family. For benefit eligible employees, we cover 100% of the cost for employee health coverage and offer generous time-off (various paid time off benefits, such as holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave), short- and long-term disability, employer paid basic life insurance, additional voluntary life insurance protection, financial wellness programs including financial planning resources, a 401(k) Plan with an immediately vested employer match, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, commuter subsidy and a variety of wellness offerings to support each person individually. For more details on our benefits, visit Sana’s Benefits Portal.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability), genetic information, actual or perceived HIV or Hepatitis C infection, medical condition (cancer or a record or history of cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), disability, veteran status, political ideology, social class (including caste/caste identity), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The job description listed above is representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions described above.