Lab Research Assistant

Lab Research Assistant — IHC/ISH Manufacturing, R&D & Quality ControlCompany: OmicsVeuLocation: Fremont, CA — On-siteDepartment: IHC/ISH Manufacturing & Quality ControlEmployment Type: Full-TimeSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shiftCompensation: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour, depending on experienceAbout OmicsVeuOmicsVeu develops and commercializes reagents, assays, and automated systems for molecular pathology — supporting tumor diagnosis, prognosis, precision medicine, and life science research worldwide.The RoleYou will work hands-on with automated IHC/ISH staining platforms and the assays that run on them — the same systems and reagents OmicsVeu develops, validates, and ships to pathology labs worldwide.As a Lab Research Assistant in our Fremont laboratory, you will support manufacturing, quality control, and product development: preparing slides and reagents, running IHC, ISH, and FISH assays manually and on automated Stainer's, performing QC testing, and keeping the lab running to SOP and safety standards.Why is this role different. Most entry-level histology positions are service work — running a fixed menu on someone else's platform. Here, you sit on the development side of the instrument. You will see how staining protocols are built, validated, and troubleshot before they reach the clinical market, and you will validate automated-platform and IVD product experience that is difficult to acquire early in a histology career.Compensation reflects experience. Candidates with prior hands-on IHC/ISH and automated Stainer experience are compensated at the upper end of the posted range.What You'll DoPrepare tissue sections, slides, and laboratory samplesOperate automated staining systems; perform IHC, ISH, FISH, and routine histology procedures manually and on instrumentPrepare reagents, controls, and laboratory materialsRun routine laboratory assays and QC testingSupport product testing and development activitiesMaintain and clean laboratory equipment and work areasAssist with preventive maintenance and equipment calibrationMaintain laboratory inventory and records in the ERP systemFollow SOPs, safety procedures, and quality requirementsPerform other laboratory tasks as assignedWhat You BringRequiredAssociate or bachelor's degree in biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related fieldStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to follow SOPs and detailed written instructionsBasic computer and documentation skillsClear communication and a collaborative approachPreferred — compensated at the upper end of the rangeHands-on experience with IHC, ISH, or FISHExperience operating automated staining platformsPrior laboratory or histology experience, including tissue processing and microtomyFamiliarity with ERP inventory or documentation systemsTrainingOn-the-job training is provided as needed. Candidates who meet the education requirement and bring strong attention to detail are encouraged to apply even without prior to histology experience.Work EnvironmentOn-site laboratory role involving FFPE specimens, laboratory chemicals, and standard lab equipment. PPE is required and provided. The role may occasionally require lifting or moving materials up to 50 pounds.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance401(k)Flexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffHow to ApplySubmit your resume through the OmicsVeu recruiting process or an authorized recruiting channel.OmicsVeu is a BioGenex company. BioGenex Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.