Pathobiology Specialist/Research Associate III

Our client, a world
leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Pathobiology
Specialist/Research Associate III” based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $57/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick
leave, 401K

We are seeking a Senior
Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in immunohistochemistry (IHC),
histology, and tissue-based assay development to support drug discovery and
preclinical research programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop,
  optimize, and validate IHC and CISH assays and antibody reagents.
  
• Perform
  and troubleshoot IHC/histology assays using human and animal
  tissues.
  
• Develop
  tissue-based endpoints to support drug discovery, target
  identification, and validation.
  
• Plan
  and independently execute experiments, analyze results, troubleshoot
  issues, and provide scientific recommendations.
  
• Identify
  and implement improvements to IHC/histology workflows, technologies,
  and throughput.
  
• Collaborate
  with internal research teams, CROs, and external partners.
  
• Present
  scientific findings and recommendations to cross-functional and senior
  leadership teams.
  

Required Qualifications

• BS
  or MS with relevant experience.
  
• Strong
  hands-on experience with IHC, histology, tissue handling, and
  assay/method development.
  
• Experience
  with antibody optimization/validation and assay troubleshooting.
  
• Demonstrated
  experience supporting drug discovery, preclinical research, or target
  validation.
  
• Strong
  organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  

Preferred

• Experience
  with CISH, multiplex IHC, oncology, fibrosis, inflammation, or virology.
  
• Pharmaceutical,
  biotechnology, CRO, or translational research experience.
  

If interested, please
send us your updated resume at

[email protected]/[email protected]