Lab Assistant — IHC/ISH Manufacturing, R&D & Quality Control
Company: OmicsVeu
Location: Fremont, CA — On-site
Department: IHC/ISH Manufacturing & Quality Control Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shift
Compensation: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour, depending on experience.
About OmicsVeu: OmicsVeu 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 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 stainers, 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 Do
- Prepare tissue sections, slides, and laboratory samples
- Operate automated staining systems; perform IHC, ISH, FISH, and routine histology procedures manually and on instrument
- Prepare reagents, controls, and laboratory materials
- Run routine laboratory assays and QC testing
- Support product testing and development activities
- Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and work areas
- Assist with preventive maintenance and equipment calibration
- Maintain laboratory inventory and records in the ERP system
- Follow SOPs, safety procedures, and quality requirements
- Perform other laboratory tasks as assigned
What You BringRequired
- Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow SOPs and detailed written instructions
- Basic computer and documentation skills
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach
Preferred — compensated at the upper end of the range
- Hands-on experience with IHC, ISH, or FISH
- Experience operating automated staining platforms
- Prior laboratory or histology experience, including tissue processing and microtomy
- Familiarity with ERP inventory or documentation systems
Training: On-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 Environment: On-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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
How to Apply
Submit 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.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
