Scientist I (Histology)

Location: On-site in San Diego, California, United States

Salary: $69,036–$89,570 annual base pay

Company

HD Biosciences, a hirify.global company, provides biology-focused preclinical drug discovery services to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, including target validation, pharmacology, hit identification, lead discovery, and in vivo pharmacology.

What you will do

• Perform tissue fixation, processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, sectioning, and slide preparation.
• Conduct routine and special stains, including H&E, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and RNAscope when applicable.
• Process animal and human tissues and biological specimens according to established protocols.
• Collaborate with the in vivo pharmacology team to support tissue evaluation.
• Troubleshoot processing, sectioning, staining, and IHC issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze histological findings and contribute to study reports, presentations, documentation, and data records.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Histology, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Ph.D. or advanced degree with 0–2 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with tissue fixation and processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, slide preparation, and microscopic evaluation.
• Strong understanding of tissue morphology, histological structures, and pathological changes.
• Ability to independently execute protocols, troubleshoot technical challenges, and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Proficient written and spoken English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with special stains and immunohistochemistry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an office and laboratory environment supporting preclinical drug discovery research.
• Laboratory work includes exposure to animals, biohazards, chemicals, variable temperatures, and variable noise levels.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
• The role requires standing, sitting, walking, lifting up to 10 pounds, repetitive motions, and climbing stairs or ladders.