Our client, a world
leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Pathobiology
Specialist/Research Associate III” based in Foster City, CA.
Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Pay Rate : $57/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick
leave, 401K
We are seeking a Senior
Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in immunohistochemistry (IHC),
histology, and tissue-based assay development to support drug discovery and
preclinical research programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop,
optimize, and validate IHC and CISH assays and antibody reagents.
- Perform
and troubleshoot IHC/histology assays using human and animal
tissues.
- Develop
tissue-based endpoints to support drug discovery, target
identification, and validation.
- Plan
and independently execute experiments, analyze results, troubleshoot
issues, and provide scientific recommendations.
- Identify
and implement improvements to IHC/histology workflows, technologies,
and throughput.
- Collaborate
with internal research teams, CROs, and external partners.
- Present
scientific findings and recommendations to cross-functional and senior
leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
- BS
or MS with relevant experience.
- Strong
hands-on experience with IHC, histology, tissue handling, and
assay/method development.
- Experience
with antibody optimization/validation and assay troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated
experience supporting drug discovery, preclinical research, or target
validation.
- Strong
organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Experience
with CISH, multiplex IHC, oncology, fibrosis, inflammation, or virology.
- Pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, CRO, or translational research experience.
If interested, please
send us your updated resume at
[email protected]/[email protected]
Skills Required
- BS or MS degree with relevant experience
- Strong hands-on experience with immunohistochemistry, histology, tissue handling, and assay or method development
- Experience with antibody optimization, validation, and assay troubleshooting
- Demonstrated experience supporting drug discovery, preclinical research, or target validation
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with CISH, multiplex IHC, oncology, fibrosis, inflammation, or virology
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or translational research experience
What We Do
Dawar Consulting Inc. is a professional services and staff augmentation firm specializing in IT consulting, workforce solutions, and HCM/HRIS services. They provide technology and business consulting, project delivery, and IT support to help clients achieve their strategic goals. With expertise across IT, Engineering, and Finance, they deliver best-in-class workforce solutions and innovative strategies to drive operational efficiency and business success.
