Job Description
Job Description
Description:
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We are seeking an individual who will perform routine single plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry in drug discovery programs.
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The successful candidate will work in a group providing research support in target validation, target distribution, animal model development, pharmacology, and exploratory safety studies.
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Being detailed oriented is critical to this role.
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Specific activities will include immunohistochemistry performed on the Leica Bond Rx platform therefore, familiarity with this technology is important.
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Exposure to multiplex using the Lumiphores COMET platform will be available.
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Additional tasks include using computer-based laboratory tracking system (Sample Manager), Dream Path, interaction with study pathologists and project teams as well as inclusion in a highly dynamic, motivated team of immunohistochemistry scientists and histotechnologists.
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Routine work with chemicals
Qualifications:
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B.S./B.A. in Biology/Chemistry or related field
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Microsoft office skills
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Qualification in IHC (QIHC) preferred but not required
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Working knowledge of the Leica Bond Rx IHC platform
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Ability to troubleshoot IHC
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Ideally 3-5 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory
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Well organized
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Attention to detail
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Adherence to established protocols and laboratory documentation requirements
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Ability to work and effectively communicate within a team environment
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Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
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Delivery of high-quality, timely results
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Enthusiastic
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Independent, analytical, innovative thinker
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Proficiency with MS office-Excel, OneNote
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Immunohistochemistry experience acquired at pharmaceutical, CRO or biotechnology company
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Team-oriented
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Comfortable working independently after a thorough period of training and onboarding as well as the ability to prioritize workload to manage several tasks.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.