Scientist - Histology

ONSITE: This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Boston, MA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

About the role

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers’ organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies.

Responsibilities

• Perform spatial biology workflows using FFPE and frozen tissue specimens
• Prepare tissue sections for downstream analysis, including:
  • Deparaffinization (dewaxing)
  • Antigen retrieval
  • Immunofluorescence staining
  • Slide mounting
• Prepare, optimize, and validate antibody panels
• Evaluate antibody staining quality, specificity, and reproducibility
• Support execution of multiplex imaging studies and assist with operation of imaging instrumentation
• Prepare tissue samples for spatial transcriptomics workflows, including slide preparation and sample quality assessment
• Assist with optimization and execution of spatial transcriptomics sample preparation
• Maintain detailed records of staining conditions, antibody performance, sample preparation, and assay outcomes
• Assist in the development and optimization of new tissue-based assays

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Scientist: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years) OR Masters degree
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role

Skills

• Hands-on experience with immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, or related tissue-based assays
• Experience handling FFPE and/or frozen tissue samples
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience maintaining laboratory documentation and experimental records
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment
• Strong interest in spatial biology and emerging tissue profiling technologies
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to generating high-quality data
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory workflows and optimize experimental procedures
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment focused on advancing preclinical research
• Strong recordkeeping and compliance with SOPs and data integrity standards
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Schedule

Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards
• Laboratory setting
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $35.00–$40.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount