Immunohistochemistry Expert

Estimated Salary: $160,000 - $220,000 per year.

Sakura Finetek USA is seeking an Immunohistochemistry Expert to join our team. As a key member of our Reagent Product/Process Development department, you will be responsible for developing and improving reagents and assays for automated and manual immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) staining.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunohistochemistry, with experience in IHC/ISH staining and microscopic interpretation of stained slides. You will also possess excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, as well as strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop quality reagents and IHC or ISH staining protocols to meet the demands of our global market.
• Develop new antibodies, probes, and IHC/ISH detection reagents to expand our reagent lines, documenting appropriate specificity/sensitivity, precision, robustness, and stability as required.
• Continually monitor productivity and quality and make improvements.
• Facilitate technology and reagent development process transfers.
• Support program directives from senior management.
• Perform microscopic interpretation of stained slides.
• Work with project managers and teams to develop and launch new products.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Develop, plan, and implement product and process development for new products and technologies from laboratory through manufacturing scale-up.
• Provide technical expertise for all Reagent Product/Process Development activities.
• Participate in project teams, task forces, and business or technical meetings.
• Provide technical advice to internal and external customers.
• Support products from early development, finalization, manufacturing, and launch.
• Write and file patent applications as warranted.
• Collaborate with external partners on complex scientific projects.
• Present scientific research findings or new technology in scientific meetings and workshops.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or master's degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of five years of laboratory experience, including independent experimental design, data collection, interpretation, and report writing.
• Strong background in immunohistochemistry, with experience in IHC/ISH staining and microscopic interpretation of stained slides.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to generate, interpret, and present technical data to meet customer requirements.
• Proficiency in immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridization methodologies on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human tissues.
• Practical experience with light and fluorescence microscopy, ideally including proficiency in whole slide scanning.

Working Conditions:

This position requires sitting and working in a laboratory setting frequently. Occasional standing, walking, using hands and fingers, and reaching with hands and arms are also required. The ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance is necessary. Additionally, occasional travel domestically and internationally may be required.