IHC Lab Assistant

HistoWiz is the largest online histopathology company, based in New York City. Our mission is to help biomedical researchers find cures by accelerating histopathology and enabling global collaboration. Since inception in 2013, we have doubled our month-over-month sales, driven primarily by customer referrals. We are profitable, have won numerous awards, and are funded by prestigious investors, including Y-Combinator and Zhenfund. Our team consists of seasoned scientists with experience at leading academic institutions who have published high-impact research in top biomedicine journals. We have just completed our Series A and are scaling our business significantly in the coming years.

HistoWiz serves over 3,000 paying customers globally from top academic institutions (e.g., MSKCC, Harvard, Stanford, HHMI) and pharmaceutical companies (e.g., CRISPR, Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron). We process tissue specimens and digitize results, hosting client data on our proprietary platform, PathologyMap™. This platform enables industry-leading turnaround time for diagnosis, as well as online viewing, sharing, and search. It also houses the world’s largest collection of pathology data and the first network of top pathologists, bridging scientists, doctors, and patients worldwide to collaboratively conquer life-threatening diseases.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated IHC Lab Assistant to join our fast-growing team. Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Laboratory Operations, the IHC Lab Assistant will apply a working knowledge and skill of designated duties to support the Department and complete daily assigned workload.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining the laboratory to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
• Shipping and receiving client projects and samples, including preparing and labeling materials for transport
• Maintaining inventory and supplies, including ordering and restocking as needed
• Performing slide and cassette printing, slide cleaning, and scanning according to established protocols
• Following strict quality control and quality assurance standard operating procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results

Requirements

• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of IHC staining procedures, histochemical staining procedures, and routine histology procedures
• High school diploma along with some lab experience
• Tech-savvy and a fast learner; experience with proprietary digital LIMS systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working at a biotech company preferred but not required