Histology Technician
Alameda, CA$40k - $53kfull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Histology Technician position at Science, an early-stage company in Alameda, CA, focusing on tissue processing, staining, and histology workflows to support research teams. Requires expert tissue processing, staining, IHC/IF, and laboratory maintenance within a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities
- Process biological specimens including cells, organoids and whole tissues from a range of experimental systems through fixation, embedding, and sectioning (paraffin and frozen)
- Operate cryostats and microtomes to cut thin sections of tissue
- Perform both standard histology stains (H&E, trichrome, PAS, etc.) and help develop custom workflows
- Run IHC and IF stainings on sections and whole-mount structures including antibody optimization and multiplexed panels
- Image sectioned and whole mount tissue using slide scanners
- Help maintain the histology laboratory, ensuring a clean and organized workspace
- Follow standard operating procedures and communicate with researchers
- Maintain an extensive biobank with rigorous sample and slide tracking
Qualifications
- Expert at histological sectioning (paraffin and cryo) and a track record of clean, consistent sections
- Able to handle a range of small, delicate or otherwise difficult tissues across different model organisms
- Expert at using microtomes
- Expertise at a range of standard histology techniques including but not limited to immunofluorescence and H&E
- Strong proficiency with IHC and/or IF, including antibody optimization and the judgment to distinguish real signal from artifact
- Experience with microscopy and slide scanners
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
- Good organizational skills and the ability to keep accurate records
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Skills
Required:Histology sectioning (paraffin and cryo)MicrotomyImmunohistochemistry (IHC)Immunofluorescence (IF)Microscopy and slide scannersTissue processing (fixation, embedding, sectioning)Laboratory maintenance and record-keeping
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
- Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
- Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Science Corporation
Transcend the limits of biology
Science Corporation is a clinical-stage medical technology company.
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