Senior Histotechnologist

Cogent Scientific

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field, with 8+ years of histology experience in a hospital or CRO laboratory.
  • HT, HTL, ASCP certification or eligibility required.
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis software, including GraphPad Prism and ImageJ.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently.
  • Demonstrated strong learning agility and flexibility in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment.
  • Apply quantitative image analysis using software platforms like Visiopharm and ImageJ.
  • Perform core histology techniques on FFPE tissues, including processing and quality control.
  • Execute single-plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) methodologies.
  • Provide expertise on the application of histology techniques for oncology research programs.
  • Serve as a histology and IHC expert on project teams, managing methodologies and timelines.
  • Adapt and learn new techniques and technologies related to histology and molecular pathology.

Benefits

  • Day shift position from approximately 8am to 5pm local time.
  • Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment with diverse experts.
  • Support for continuous learning and adoption of new histology techniques.
Full Job Description
We currently have a role available for a Senior Histotechnologist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Operating, maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting histology laboratory equipment, including advanced automated tissue processing and staining platforms.
  • Applying quantitative image analysis using platforms such as Visiopharm, InForm, PhenoChart, ImageJ, and QuPath.
  • Performing core histology techniques for FFPE tissues, including fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and quality control.
  • Executing single-plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) staining methodologies.
  • Providing subject-matter expertise on the practical application of IHC and histological techniques in support of oncology research programs.
  • Serving as a histology and IHC expert on project teams, ensuring appropriate methodologies, priorities, and timelines are established and maintained.
  • Willingness and aptitude to learn and adopt new techniques and technologies related to histology and molecular pathology.


Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

  • BS-Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Biochemistry or related field with 8+ years of histology experience in a hospital or CRO laboratory. MS in similar fields will also be considered.
    • HT, HTL, ASCP certification or eligible for certification required.
  • Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis software (such as GraphPad Prism, ImageJ).
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
  • Works well both as a team and as an individual.
  • Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.


This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).

This job posting will remain open until 9/21/2026 or until a qualified candidate has been selected, whichever comes first.

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