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About the Role

Cogent Scientific is seeking a Senior Histotechnologist to support the life sciences industry by delivering specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation. This role offers the opportunity to build on your skills and knowledge while working with experts and cutting-edge instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment, including advanced automated tissue processing and staining platforms.
• Apply quantitative image analysis using platforms such as Visiopharm, InForm, PhenoChart, ImageJ, and QuPath.
• Perform core histology techniques for FFPE tissues, including fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and quality control.
• Execute single‑plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) staining methodologies.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on the practical application of IHC and histological techniques in support of oncology research programs.
• Serve as a histology and IHC expert on project teams, ensuring appropriate methodologies, priorities, and timelines are established and maintained.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn and adopt new techniques and technologies related to histology and molecular pathology.

Requirements

• BS in Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with 8+ years of histology experience in a hospital or CRO laboratory.
• MS in similar fields will also be considered.
• HT, HTL, ASCP certification or eligible for certification required.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (such as GraphPad Prism, ImageJ).
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both as a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

Skills

• Histology laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Automated tissue processing and staining platforms
• Quantitative image analysis (Visiopharm, InForm, PhenoChart, ImageJ, QuPath)
• FFPE tissue processing (fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, quality control)
• Single‑plex and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Immunofluorescence (IF) staining
• Oncology research support
• Data analysis software (GraphPad Prism, ImageJ)
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Learning agility
• Adaptability

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• Day shift

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• BS in Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
• MS in similar fields

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation benefits

About the Company

• Cogent Scientific is an insourced contract research organization supporting the life sciences industry.
• Our mission is to cultivate and empower exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence.
• We offer competitive pay, attractive benefits, and an exciting work environment.
• Our Core Values are: Client Focused, Outstanding, Good, Employee-Centric, Nimble, and Team-Oriented.

Equal Opportunity

• Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.
• We provide reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process upon request.