Histotechnologist

Job overview

The Histotechnologist role is onsite in Redwood City, CA. Pay is $100,000–$115,000 per year. The role joins Retro’s histology core and Scientific Operations team, supporting its Microglia, Tissue Reprogramming, and Autophagy programs. Retro develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging, with the aim of adding 10 years to healthy human lifespan. The role exists to provide reliable histology workflows and high-quality tissue sections, stains, and imaging support for scientific teams. By coordinating requests, maintaining quality and turnaround, and advising on tissue handling, the histotechnologist helps researchers generate materials and data for their programs.

What you'll do

• Execute and prioritize histology workflows
• coordinate and schedule work across programs and communicate timelines
• embed tissue and organoids
• perform paraffin, frozen, and vibratome sectioning and slide preparation
• conduct IHC and IF staining, protocol optimization, and antibody validation
• perform H&E and special stains as needed
• support SOP development and documentation
• operate and maintain histology equipment
• coordinate with CROs and assess incoming processed tissues
• decalcify samples as needed
• assist with imaging
• manage supplies and lab organization
• advise scientists on tissue collection, fixation, and handling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

histotechnologist

redwood city ca

retro

$100,000–$115,000/year

histology core

scientific operations

ffpe

cryosectioning

ihc

if staining

h&e staining

tissue reprogramming

autophagy

microglia

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family
• 401(k) with 4% matching
• unlimited time off
• 10 company holidays per year
• annual learning and development stipend
• free lunch and snacks.

Why this role

The posting describes 5+ years of hands-on histology experience with FFPE and fresh-frozen workflows as a desired profile. Multiplex staining, startup experience, and GLP or regulated laboratory experience are listed as bonuses.

About the employer

Retro is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.