Junior Histopathology Associate

Junior Histopathology Associate - Digital Pathology Support
$25 - $28/hr
Length of Contract: 1 year with possibility of renewal
Location/Site: North Chicago, IL - 100% onsite
Standard 1st shift M-F

Orion Project Services and our largest US client are teaming up once again for an exciting entry level Histopathology Associate!! We are seeking candidates local to Lake County, IL!

Our client is in need of candidates with 1-3 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory and prior experience of slide scanning and/or image analysis. If this sounds like you than don’t wait any longer apply today and take the first step towards your next career opportunity within a market leading pharmaceutical company!

Job Description:
The role involves scanning of histological slides, processing slides using digital pathology applications, generating and analyzing precise data and ensuring timely and reliable delivery of results. Responsibilities include quality assurance, data storage management, and assisting in sample sourcing, while adhering to safety and compliance standards. The candidate will support pathology staff, apply scientific principles, learn new techniques, and maintain laboratory efficiency under supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality histological scans and manage data storage.
• Perform quality assurance on digital pathology outputs for accuracy and reliability.
• Run digital pathology applications on scanned slides, ensuring results are delivered to pathologists before or alongside glass slides.
• Compile results into formats suitable for reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with pathology and computational toxicology teams to support operations and workflow integration.
• Adhere to corporate standards for conduct, safety, and compliance (code of conduct, GxP, etc.).
• Assist in wet lab processes and sample retrieval for digital evaluation.
• Follow experimental protocols fully and assess results with guidance.
• Report experimental variances.
• Maintain and optimize laboratory equipment and operations.

Qualifications needed to be successful in this role:

• S./B.A. Biology/ Chemistry or related field, with 0-1 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience within a histology/ pathology laboratory. Prior experience of slide scanning and/or image analysis.
• Histology slide scanning
• Basic image analysis
• Basic knowledge of Python
• Familiarity with histology stains (nice to have)
• Familiarity with basic histological techniques (nice to have)

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.