Part-Time Histotechnologist - Contract - Cambridge, MA
Advance biomarker and diagnostic discovery through cutting‑edge histopathology science.
Proclinical is seeking a Part-Time Histotechnologist drives pathology biomarker and diagnostic development using pathology assays and tools.
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will collaborate with pathologists, toxicologists, biologists, and computational scientists to support specific portfolio-related questions on target expression, preclinical model development, and efficacy assessment.
Skills & Requirements:
- BS or MS degree in molecular biology, cellular biology, neuroimmunology, or a related subject area is required.
- BS candidates must have at least 5-10 years of relevant scientific experience. MS candidates must have 5 years of relevant industry experience.
- Significant hands-on experience in a variety of pathology-based methodologies, including tissue embedding, trimming, and processing; multiplex and singleplex IHC, ISH, immunofluorescence, imaging, specialized tissue sectioning, and histology procedures.
- Expertise in documentation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data generated from tissue-based target expression experiments with a variety of statistical approaches.
The Part-Time Histotechnologist's responsibilities will be:
- Tissue grossing, processing, embedding, and trimming.
- Develop, implement, and run histopathology assays, including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH), both colorimetric and fluorescent, and use a variety of imaging modalities.
- Work as part of a cross-functional team to provide tissue-based assay assessment for target qualification, lead candidate optimization, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development.
- Drive scientific and technical innovations collaboratively with other department members.
- Support publications in high-impact scientific, technical, or medical journals.
- Participate and thrive in a fast-paced, interactive, and team-oriented culture.
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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