Lead Histotechnologist

Youre a skilled bench histologist who takes pride in producing high-quality sections and stains. Youre comfortable working independently juggling requests from multiple teams and building workflows from scratch. Youre organized detail-oriented and proactive - the kind of person who keeps a lab running smoothly without being asked. You communicate clearly with scientists understand what they need from their tissue and can advise on best practices from fixation through imaging.

• Own the day-to-day operation of Retros histology workflows managing work prioritization quality control and turnaround timelines

• Independently triage and schedule work across programs communicating realistic timelines flagging conflicts early tracking sample throughput and maintaining organized records

• Perform tissue and organoid embedding paraffin and frozen sectioning vibratome sectioning and slide preparation for multiple scientific teams

• Conduct IHC and IF staining including protocol optimization and new antibody validation

• Perform H&E staining and special stains as needed

• Develop and document SOPs for all histology workflows building up the institutional knowledge for Retros histology practice

• Operate and maintain standard histology equipment - embedding center microtome cryostat vibratome water baths fume hood and associated instruments

• Coordinate with CROs for tissue processing and ensure quality of incoming processed tissues

• Decalcify tissues as needed for bone or calcified samples

• Assist with imaging of stained sections or coordinate with instrument engineers for imaging support

• Manage histology supplies inventory ordering and lab organization

• Provide guidance to scientists on tissue collection fixation and handling best practices to ensure downstream quality

• Have 5 years of hands-on histology experience with FFPE workflows - embedding microtomy and staining

• Are proficient with both paraffin sectioning cryosectioning and vibrating sectioning

• Have experience with IHC and/or IF staining including antibody titration and protocol troubleshooting

• Have demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent requests youve been the go-to histologist that teams rely on

• Are naturally organized and detail-oriented - you keep clean records and a clean lab

• Communicate clearly and effectively - whether discussing tissue orientation with a scientist or coordinating things

• Are hands-on and proactive - you dont wait to be told when something needs to be done

• Biotech pharmaceutical or academic research histology core environments

• Image analysis or digital pathology tools

• Training others on histology techniques

• GLP or regulated laboratory environments