Scientist - Histology

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Boston, MA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our customers to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner. Our Laboratories Functional Service Partnership (FSP) team plays a direct role in advancing drug development by creating sustained groups of talent within our customers’ organizations to provide long-term support. Through this collaborative approach, our professionals bring their commitment to excellence, industry knowledge, and operational strength directly into customer environments, helping to enhance capabilities and advance the delivery of life-changing therapies. This is a fully onsite role based at our customer’s site in Boston, MA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology or similar
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years’) OR Masters degree
• Hands-on experience with immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, or related tissue-based assays
• Experience handling FFPE and/or frozen tissue samples
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience maintaining laboratory documentation and experimental records
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment
• Strong interest in spatial biology and emerging tissue profiling technologies
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to generating high-quality data
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory workflows and optimize experimental procedures
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment focused on advancing preclinical research
• Strong recordkeeping and compliance with SOPs and data integrity standards
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in emerging spatial biology technologies

Responsibilities

• Perform spatial biology workflows using FFPE and frozen tissue specimens
• Prepare tissue sections for downstream analysis, including: Deparaffinization (dewaxing), Antigen retrieval, Immunofluorescence staining, Slide mounting
• Prepare, optimize, and validate antibody panels
• Evaluate antibody staining quality, specificity, and reproducibility
• Support execution of multiplex imaging studies and assist with operation of imaging instrumentation
• Prepare tissue samples for spatial transcriptomics workflows, including slide preparation and sample quality assessment
• Assist with optimization and execution of spatial transcriptomics sample preparation
• Maintain detailed records of staining conditions, antibody performance, sample preparation, and assay outcomes
• Assist in the development and optimization of new tissue-based assays

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
• Accident and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level