Research Histopathology Technologist (m/w/d)

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for an experienced, highly-motivated and collaborative Research Histopathology Technologist to provide focused histology services and enable user on-boarding and support for the platform's open lab.


The successful candidate will have a robust background in the histological preparation of mammalian tissues and will work as a part of a matrix team, collaborate closely with experts from each of our therapeutic disease areas and functions to advance early drug discovery and participate in the early implementation and growth of the Histopathology Platform.



General Information:

• Start date: November-December 2026
• Duration: 9 months
• Extension: rather unlikely (maternity cover)
• Contract type: temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
• Work Location: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: not possible
• Working Hours: standard

Tasks & Responsibilities:
 

• Execute end-to-end workflows for tissue specimens, including processing, embedding, sectioning, staining (including immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH) and immunofluorescence (IF)) and digital pathology techniques such as whole slide scanning;
• Perform quality control, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting across a range of histology lab instruments to ensure high-quality data production;
• Provide training and support in the use of histology equipment, and collaborate with laboratory scientists to optimize tissue-based assays in early drug discovery research projects; 
• You embrace a continuous learning mindset by actively engaging with the scientific literature to stay up to date on new technologies/approaches used in the histopathology space.

Must Haves:
 

• University degree in the life sciences or a Laboratory Technologist certification with at least 3 years of histology laboratory experience;
• Exceptional skills in the histological preparation of mammalian tissues, including hands-on experience in fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining techniques, along with an in-depth knowledge of the operation and maintenance of histological laboratory equipment, and a solid understanding of regulations for assay documentation to ensure high-quality data generation;
• You are a skilled experimentalist with a keen attention to detail along with robust manual dexterity and precision handling of delicate samples, such as cryopreserved nervous-system tissues, to ensure accurate and reproducible tissue preparation (e.g. cryosectioning, sectioning of in vitro samples such as organoids;
• Customer-focused with a drive for growth and a questioning mindset. Skilled in creative problem-solving, organization, and implementing innovative ideas efficiently in a fast-paced research context;
• Excellent communicators with a high fluency in English, a desire to continuously build a personal network and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development.

Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!