Senior Histotechnologist

Skill Requirements

• BS-Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Biochemistry or related field with 8+ years of histology experience in a hospital or CRO laboratory.
• MS in similar fields will also be considered.
• HT, HTL, ASCP certification or eligible for certification required.

Core Values

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

Job Duties

• Operating, maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting histology laboratory equipment, including advanced automated tissue processing and staining platforms.
• Applying quantitative image analysis using platforms such as Visiopharm, InForm, PhenoChart, ImageJ, and QuPath.
• Performing core histology techniques for FFPE tissues, including fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and quality control.
• Executing single-plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) staining methodologies.
• Providing subject-matter expertise on the practical application of IHC and histological techniques in support of oncology research programs.
• Serving as a histology and IHC expert on project teams, ensuring appropriate methodologies, priorities, and timelines are established and maintained.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn and adopt new techniques and technologies related to histology and molecular pathology.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (such as GraphPad Prism, ImageJ).
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both as a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.

Benefits

• Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.).
• This position may include relocation benefits as well.

Pay & Schedule

• This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).