Technical expert Immunohistochemistry

As a global Research Organization to the biopharmaceutical industry, CellCarta (formerly Caprion – HistoGeneX) provides access to a broad offering of biomarker platforms and services. We partner with our clients to address the most complex scientific testing needs, delivering customized biomarker testing solutions to further the limitless potential of precision medicine.

We offer our services on a global scale through our laboratories in USA, Canada, Belgium, China and Australia. Combining expertise in histopathology, immune monitoring, proteomics, genomics and sample logistics, we support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the research and development of innovative new medicines for the treatment of cancer and immune diseases. Working under stringent quality and regulatory requirements, we strive to make a difference in the future treatment options offered to patients.

CellCarta leverages its strong expertise in cancer to support the entire spectrum of biomarker services including biomarker discovery in the research phase, tumor profiling and biomarker monitoring in clinical studies and companion diagnostics registration studies, patient diagnostics and development of new techniques and tests for tumor analysis and prediction of treatment response. The company bridges the gap between research, clinical studies and diagnostics.

We are currently recruiting a Technical Expert Immunohistochemistry (AD-TEX)

Department: Assay Development, Histopathology

Based in

Wilrijk, Antwerp (Belgium)

Major responsibilities

• As technical expert you will be responsible for validation of high quality IHC and IF stains for use in exploratory and clinical trials. You will manage internal IHC projects that are necessary to guarantee operational readiness of existing histopathology assays at the various CellCarta laboratories.
• Support the assay development team with the search and evaluation of new technologies.
• It is of vast importance that the technical expert works meticulously on different aspects of the job: laboratory/technical, the setup of experiments, the gathering and interpretation of results and the implementation of quality checks.
• Reports and standard operating procedures will be written compliant to the quality procedures at CellCarta.
• The technical expert works closely together with the assay development managers, IHC laboratory

• Scientific support and smooth cooperation with the other departments is also indispensable.

Background and competences

• Master Degree in Science (preferably Biology, Biomedical Sciences,

• A profound knowledge of immunohistochemistry and/or histology is an asset.
• You are willing to perform routine procedures supporting the continuity

• Work methodically and meticulously.
• Analytical and problem solving mind.
• Good organizing skills.
• Result-oriented.
• Flexible and able to deal with stress.
• You are willing to work in an international environment.
• You are social, diplomatic, a team player and strong communicator.
• Ability to maintain methodic and high precision in routine practice.
• Fluent in English speaking/writing/reading.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

We offer an exciting and challenging full-time position in a multinational environment where customer focus and innovation are key business values. You will join a global CRO where your expertise matters and contributions can be felt. You will receive thorough on-the-job-training.

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