Associate Scientist - Histology

job summary: Join a top-tier global pharma leader in South San Francisco as an Associate Scientist. This is an incredible opportunity for an early-career scientist to join a high-performing Translational Safety & Risk Sciences team. Operating 100% onsite in a state-of-the-art pathology lab, you will play a vital role in developing specialized tissue-based assays to advance life-changing therapeutics.

location:

South San Francisco, California job type: Contract salary: $28.00 - 30.33 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Develop and implement single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) assays. Utilize various imaging modalities and perform digital image analysis to deliver critical project data. Collaborate with Pathologists and Scientists to evaluate target expression and preclinical model development. Support cross-functional teams with assay development for target qualification and biomarker discovery. Manage data organization and documentation within laboratory information systems and databases.

qualifications:

Required:

Master's degree OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of scientific experience. Hands-on immunohistochemistry (IHC) laboratory experience in an industry or research setting. Proficiency with instrument-based staining workflows (e.g., auto-stainers). Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred:

Degree in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline. Experience with Leica Bond, Ventana, Dako, or Intellipath platforms. Familiarity with multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence, and digital pathology.

skills:

Biology, Histology, Microscopy, Aseptic Technique Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. job detailssummary$28 - $30.33 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorylife, physical, and social science occupationsreference53629job details job summary: Join a top-tier global pharma leader in South San Francisco as an Associate Scientist. This is an incredible opportunity for an early-career scientist to join a high-performing Translational Safety & Risk Sciences team. Operating 100% onsite in a state-of-the-art pathology lab, you will play a vital role in developing specialized tissue-based assays to advance life-changing therapeutics.

location:

South San Francisco, California job type: Contract salary: $28.00 - 30.33 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: Develop and implement single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) assays. Utilize various imaging modalities and perform digital image analysis to deliver critical project data. Collaborate with Pathologists and Scientists to evaluate target expression and preclinical model development. Support cross-functional teams with assay development for target qualification and biomarker discovery. Manage data organization and documentation within laboratory information systems and databases.

qualifications:

Required:

Master's degree OR a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of scientific experience. Hands-on immunohistochemistry (IHC) laboratory experience in an industry or research setting. Proficiency with instrument-based staining workflows (e.g., auto-stainers). Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred:

Degree in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline. Experience with Leica Bond, Ventana, Dako, or Intellipath platforms. Familiarity with multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence, and digital pathology.

skills:

Biology, Histology, Microscopy, Aseptic Technique Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.