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Research Scientist

San Diego, CA 92121

Posted: 01/27/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 542765 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

We are seeking a highly collaborative Histotechnologist to join the Translational Pathology group in the San Diego site. The successful candidate will act as Histology technical authority, communicate with scientists and pathologists, and help coordinate and prioritize projects. The Histotechnologist will focus on histology tissue processing, IHC, ISH, multiplex IF protocol development supporting Histopathology projects from Oncogenesis and IO CT TRC, including new target evaluation, preclinical animal studies, biomarker research from Discovery through Proof-of-Concept studies.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Responsible for tissue trimming (xenografts and PDX models), processing, embedding, making microscopic slides for H&E, special stains, troubleshoot tissue/slide problems and QC prepared slides. We are seeking a highly collaborative Histotechnologist to join the Translational Pathology group in the San Diego site. The successful candidate will act as Histology technical authority, communicate with scientists and pathologists, and
2. Develop and execute IHC, ISH and multiplex IF assays using autostainers, scan and organize images, work closely with the MD pathologist, and present updates to project teams.
3. Assist with maintaining tissue bank, slide and block storage, and antibody databases.
4. Share responsibilities in purchasing and laboratory supply inventory.
5. Troubleshoot instrument issues and contact Lab Services team for maintenance and repair.
6. Document all work accurately and contribute to writing SOPs.
7. Train others in areas of expertise.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have at minimum Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline. HT/HTL (ASCP) certification is desired but not required. A minimum of 8 years of working experience in Histopathology (including the above experience) is required. Some industry experience is preferred, as is experience in developing IHC or ISH assays for novel targets. Lab project management is a plus. Strong written and oral communication skills are critical. The candidate will need to work well within a team and have strong interpersonal skills. The candidate should be familiar in using word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentation software.

46-51 pay rate range
**salary will be commensurate with experience**

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.

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