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Research Associate: Histotechnology - Contract - San Diego, CA

Do you thrive in the lab and enjoy supporting high‑quality histology processes from start to finish?

91ÌÒÉ« is seeking a Research Associate to support histology sample preparation and related workflows.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role involves tissue processing, embedding, sectioning (frozen and FFPE), and histological staining. You will play a key role in ensuring consistent sample preparation and slide production while contributing to method validation and process documentation.

Skills & Requirements:

• Background in biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Proficiency in fresh frozen and FFPE histology workflows, including fixation, grossing, tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
• Familiarity with various tissue types and histology instrumentation.
• Experience with automated histology systems, including stainers, coverslippers, and IHC/ISH equipment.
• Knowledge of imaging practices and slide scanning relevant to histology workflows.
• HTL certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience supporting multiple workstreams in a centralized histology hub or CRO is strongly advantageous.

The Research Associate: Histotechnology's responsibilities will be:

• Perform histology sample preparation, including tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining (IHC/ISH).
• Operate and maintain histology instrumentation such as cassette-slide printers, tissue processors, paraffin embedders, cryostats, microtomes, and slide stainers.
• Support automated specimen and slide tracking systems.
• Collaborate with the core lead and vendors to upgrade, customize, and maintain equipment.
• Prepare and validate IHC/ISH samples and methods.
• Create, edit, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical training materials.
• Document workflows using electronic lab notebooks.

Compensation:

• $45 to $55 per hour.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Shannon Briggs at s.briggs@proclinical.com

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