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Senior Histology Technician

Frontage Laboratories·Chicago, Illinois

$32 - $40/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 17 days ago
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About the role

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.

Senior Histology Technician

Title: Senior Histology Technician

Location: Chicago, IL (on-site)

Reports to: Senior Manager, Histology

Full-time

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.

Position/Job Summary

The Senior Histology Technician will be responsible for day-to-day activities in building and maintaining the preparation, and analysis of tissues.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Prepare tissue slides by chemically treating, embedding, cutting, mounting, staining, cover slipping, and labeling tissue sections for microscopic analysis by the pathologists
  • Grossing specimens (predominantly biopsies)
  • Prepare immunohistochemistry slides
  • Validation and verification studies of new instrumentation and methods
  • Establish and maintain SOPs/ standard operating procedures for designated methods
  • Perform maintenance and QC/quality control for all instrumentation and methods
  • Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, liaise with service engineers and instrument vendors
  • Adhere to safety and quality procedures, participate in Proficiency Testing, maintain competency on all instrumentation (six month and annual)
  • Maintain a general working knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulations, help foster audit and inspection readiness
  • Partner with laboratory leadership to establish and improve processes, efficiency, and employee engagement

Education, Experience & Skills Required

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience, while Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the processing (trimming, embedding, sectioning, staining, etc.) of tissues from GLP-compliant pre-clinical studies conducted in multiple species ranging from rodents to primates
  • Work experience in a veterinary pathology CRO is preferred
  • Experience in collecting necropsy and tissue
  • Must be able to differentiate color on stained slide, and ensure proper staining technique
  • Good communication skills
  • Team and action-oriented
  • Problem-solving

Salary

$32.00-$40.00/hour, based on experience

Benefits

  • 401k Employer Match with immediate vesting
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical and Dental Insurance with multiple coverage options
  • FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Holidays and PTO

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.

Requirements

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.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Quality Control
  • Tissue Preparation
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • SOP Maintenance
  • Validation Studies
  • Instrumentation Troubleshooting
  • CLIA Regulations
  • Staining Techniques
  • CAP Regulations
  • Microscopic Analysis
  • Grossing Specimens
  • Necropsy Collection

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$32 - $40/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Frontage Laboratories

Frontage Laboratories is a US-based Contract Research Organization (CRO) that was initially established in New Jersey in April 2001 and later relocated to Pennsylvania in 2004. As an FDA-registered and inspected global pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organization,...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryResearch Services
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Illinois senior histology roles need GLP experience

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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