Histology Research Associate - Gene Therapy Group

Planet Group

South San Francisco, CA

The Role - Histology Research Associate

The Gene Therapy group is seeking to hire a Research Associate to become an integral part of the gene therapy drug development effort. We seek candidates who think critically and have the desire and ability to learn new techniques. This position requires adaptability and an ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment. A qualified candidate will have broad technical experience in sample processing for histology. This job is a 6-month contract and will be expected to work 40 hours per week, with opportunity for conversion to full-time employee.

What You Will Do:

In this position, you will play an integral role in the histology analysis by establishing and executing a tissue processing pipeline on-site. You will work across teams to receive mouse, rat, and NHP tissue samples and prepare them for histology analysis.

What You Will Bring:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience
Experience in processing and tracking histology samples
Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Industry experience preferred

Technical Requirements and Skills:

Experience performing FFPE and OCT sample processing, embedding and sectioning for a variety of tissues and species. Experience preparing slides for DNA and RNA analysis (RNAscope, Visium, etc.) is a plus
Experience performing special stains such as H&E, PAS, Trichrome, etc.
Training in sample management workflows
Exceptional organizational skills including SOP documentation, and record-keeping using ELN platforms such as Benchling

Posted 2026-01-27

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