Histology Research Associate (contract)
About The Position
About SonoThera: SonoThera is a venture capital-backed early-stage biopharmaceutical company developing ultra-sound-guided non-viral targeted gene therapies to treat multiple diseases of high unmet need. SonoThera uses a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and forward-thinking approach to solving many of the current challenges facing genetic medicine discovery and drug development. SonoThera is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. The Role The Gene Therapy group at SonoThera is seeking to hire a Research Associate to become an integral part of the gene therapy drug development effort. We seek candidates who think critically and have the desire and ability to learn new techniques. This position requires adaptability and an ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment. A qualified candidate will have broad technical experience in sample processing for histology. This job is a 6-month contract and will be expected to work 40 hours per week, with opportunity for conversion to full-time employee.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in processing and tracking histology samples
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Experience performing FFPE and OCT sample processing, embedding and sectioning for a variety of tissues and species.
- Experience preparing slides for DNA and RNA analysis (RNAscope, Visium, etc.) is a plus
- Experience performing special stains such as H&E, PAS, Trichrome, etc.
- Training in sample management workflows
- Exceptional organizational skills including SOP documentation, and record-keeping using ELN platforms such as Benchling
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience preferred
- Experience preparing slides for DNA and RNA analysis (RNAscope, Visium, etc.) is a plus
Responsibilities
- play an integral role in the histology analysis by establishing and executing a tissue processing pipeline on-site at SonoThera
- work across teams to receive mouse, rat, and NHP tissue samples and prepare them for histology analysis
Benefits
- Access to a 24-hour onsite gym
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
- Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company
- Commuting stipend based on your geographical location
- 401(k) Match: SonoThera offers a company match
- All full-time employees are eligible for our flexible time off policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
