Histotechnologist

Histotechnologist - Permanent - Newark, CAPassionate about transforming tissue into breakthrough insights? Step into a role where your histology expertise drives real drug discovery impact.We are seeking a Histotechnologist to join our client's dynamic team in CA, US.Primary Responsibilities:The successful candidate will support research projects by performing histological procedures, including tissue preparation, sectioning, standard staining, immunostaining, imaging, and image quantification. Skills & Requirements:BS or MS in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Histology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.Approximately 3+ years of relevant histology experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, academic research, or a related laboratory environment.Demonstrated hands-on experience with FFPE and fresh-frozen tissue workflows.Strong experience with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and/or cryosectioning, and histological staining.Experience performing H&E and immunohistochemical staining.Experience using microscopy to assess tissue morphology and staining quality.Experience operating and performing routine maintenance on histology laboratory equipment.ASCP certification (HT or HTL) is desirableExperience in performing, optimizing, and implementing qualitative and quantitative tissue-based methodologies, ranging from tissue handling and processing, sectioning with microtome or cryostat, and histochemical staining, is requiredExperience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting IHC, IF, ISH, or other tissue-based assays.Experience with automated immunostaining platforms such as Leica Bond RX, Biocare IntelliPATH, or comparable systems.The Histotechnologist's responsibilities will be:Preparation of tissue, including grossing and embeddingSectioning tissue using various equipment, including cryostat, microtome, vibratome, and sliding-frozen microtomeHigh-volume automated immunostainingExperience with chromogenic and fluorescence immunodetection (single and multiplex)Experience with automatic slide stainers such as Leica Bond Rx and Biocare IntelliPATH FLX is a plusPerform end-to-end histology workflows including tissue fixation, grossing, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, imaging, and slide preparation.Work with both FFPE and fresh/frozen tissue samples across a variety of tissue types.Perform tissue sectioning using microtomes and cryostats; experience with additional sectioning platforms such as vibratomes or sliding microtomes is beneficial.Perform routine histological staining including H&E, nuclear counterstaining, and other special stains.Execute and support IHC, IF, and/or ISH assays, including both manual and automated staining workflows.Support single- and multiplex immunodetection using chromogenic and/or fluorescence-based methods Compensation: $80 000 - $100 000 Per AnnumIf you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Shannon Briggs at View email address on click.appcast.io you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page. Proclinical is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Proclinical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By submitting this application, you confirm that you've read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data -