Scientist R&D – Immunohistochemistry (IHC) & Histology

📋 Description

• Design and execute development, optimization, verification, and validation studies for IHC
• Develop and optimize IHC assays, including antibody selection and titration, antigen retrieval
• Evaluate and optimize histology and pre-analytical variables, including tissue fixation, FFPE
• Develop and troubleshoot workflows on automated IHC/ISH staining platforms and investigate staining
• Plan and execute moderate- to high-complexity experiments; analyze and interpret results using
• Collaborate with Pathology, Clinical Laboratory Operations, Quality, Automation, and other

🎯 Requirements

• Ph.D. in Pathology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a
• Strong hands-on expertise in IHC assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting, with solid
• Experience with antibody characterization/titration, antigen retrieval, staining optimization
• Experience with automated IHC/ISH platforms is highly preferred; hands-on experience with the Roche
• Experience with H&E staining, microtomy/tissue sectioning, microscopy, digital pathology, or
• NGS and molecular biology experience is a plus, particularly with FFPE nucleic acid extraction

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for
• Free testing for Natera employees and their immediate families, in addition to fertility care
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
• 401k benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Generous employee referral program.