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The Precision Medicine Pathology team drives the scientific strategy for translational tissue-based biomarker development & discovery target validation/MOA projects, leads collaborative programs, conducts histopathological evaluation & analysis of IHC & other tissue-based assays, and provides technical/scientific leadership. 

Major Responsibilities

• Perform routine histological procedures including tissue accessioning, gross-dissection, tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and image capture of frozen and FFPE tissues
• Perform histochemical, IHC, and IF staining using Leica Autostainer XL, Ventana Discovery ULTRA, and Leica BOND RX platforms
• Perform image capture, data entry and organization using platforms such as (but not limited to) Leica Aperio imager and associated software
• Generate data and present findings to relevant project teams in departmental and cross-functional meetings

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of histology experience or Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience
• Strong proficiency in standard histological techniques including grossing, processing, embedding, and paraffin and cryo-sectioning
• Experience with development of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and other tissue-based assays including immunofluorescence (IF) multiplexing and in situ hybridization (ISH)
• Strong computer literacy
• Excellent organization and communication skills, and a motivation to learn new tools and techniques
• Ability to think strategically, manage time and workflows and work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

  
  

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  
  

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

  
  

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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