Frontage Laboratories·Chicago, Illinois
The Senior Histology Technician is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and maintenance of tissue slides for microscopic analysis. This includes grossing specimens, performing immunohistochemistry, and ensuring the quality and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
Title: Senior Histology Technician
Location: Chicago, IL (on-site)
Reports to: Senior Manager, Histology
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
Our Chicago, IL site provides toxicology testing and research laboratory services and specialized pre-clinical studies in support of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.
The Senior Histology Technician will be responsible for day-to-day activities in building and maintaining the preparation, and analysis of tissues.
$32.00-$40.00/hour, based on experience
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in tissue processing for GLP-compliant pre-clinical studies across multiple species.
Market context
Senior Histology Technician roles in Illinois are typically driven by demand for experienced lab professionals who can support regulated pre-clinical work and tissue processing across multiple species. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an associate degree or equivalent experience, plus 3–5 years in GLP-compliant studies; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid holidays. Before applying, compare your tissue-processing background to the species and study types listed, and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly assess fit without reading the full posting.
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