Immunohistochemistry & Histology Specialist, SSF Histology Labs
Are you a highly motivated, collaborative, and scientifically curious individual? If so, we're seeking you, and your bold ideas, to co-lead and accelerate the development of our research programs for patients in need. Here, at Astellas, we are a driven bunch with a passion for testing the capabilities of iPSC-derived cells and for developing them into transformational therapies. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Purpose and Scope:
The Disease Mechanism Research team is seeking a candidate to support the daily operations of the Histology laboratory at our West Coast Innovation Center (South San Francisco, CA).
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Processes fresh human and small animal tissue for both fixed and frozen samples
Embeds, and sections human and small animal tissue for paraffin and frozen samples.
Performs chromogenic, immunofluorescent, and H&E staining on slides using manual, Leica Bond Rx, and HistoCore Spectra methods.
Develops chromogenic single and multiple stains for both manual and autostainer methods.
Maintains the tissue network contracts, samples delivery and samples inventory.
Maintains equipment service contracts, schedules, and reagent/ancillary inventory.
Conducts quality control procedures and maintains detailed records.
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree in Biology or Immunology, or a MS degree in a related field, with 3+ years of experience in histology techniques, including trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy/cryotomy, special staining, and immunohistochemistry (manual and automatic)
Preferred
Experience with Olympus VS200 and HALO imaging quantification software
Experience with Leica Bond, Leica Pegasus and Histocore Arcadia
Familiar with Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) techniques
Working Environment:
- This position is based in South San Francisco, CA, USA and requires on-site work.
Salary Range : $83,300 -$119,000 (NOTE: Final salary could be more or less, based on experience)
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
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