Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot IHC, CISH, histology, and tissue-based assays using human and animal tissues. Support drug discovery, target identification, validation, and preclinical research programs. Independently plan experiments, analyze results, recommend scientific improvements, enhance assay workflows and throughput, collaborate with research teams and external partners, and present findings to leadership.
Our client, a world
leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Pathobiology
Specialist/Research Associate III” based in Foster City, CA.
Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Pay Rate : $57/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick
leave, 401K
We are seeking a Senior
Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in immunohistochemistry (IHC),
histology, and tissue-based assay development to support drug discovery and
preclinical research programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop,
optimize, and validate IHC and CISH assays and antibody reagents.
- Perform
and troubleshoot IHC/histology assays using human and animal
tissues.
- Develop
tissue-based endpoints to support drug discovery, target
identification, and validation.
- Plan
and independently execute experiments, analyze results, troubleshoot
issues, and provide scientific recommendations.
- Identify
and implement improvements to IHC/histology workflows, technologies,
and throughput.
- Collaborate
with internal research teams, CROs, and external partners.
- Present
scientific findings and recommendations to cross-functional and senior
leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
- BS
or MS with relevant experience.
- Strong
hands-on experience with IHC, histology, tissue handling, and
assay/method development.
- Experience
with antibody optimization/validation and assay troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated
experience supporting drug discovery, preclinical research, or target
validation.
- Strong
organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Experience
with CISH, multiplex IHC, oncology, fibrosis, inflammation, or virology.
- Pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, CRO, or translational research experience.
If interested, please
send us your updated resume at
[email protected]/[email protected]
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