Lab Scientist - Spatial Biology

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The Lab Scientist Spatial Biology will carry out projects based on multiplexed imaging including tissue and cell preparation imaging and analysis. Be prepared to use your problemsolving skills to help the team develop new solutions for spatial biology research and complete research projects. In conjunction with LMS hardware and software products the lab scientist will assist in providing Leica customers with full workflow solutions.

This position reports to the Principal Scientist and Head of the Boston Innovation Lab and is part of the Life Sciences Strategic Initiatives team located in Waltham MA and will be an onsite role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Establish routine procedures for end to end workflows for multiplex imaging projects and complete multiplex imaging studies.
• Collaborate on research and development of technologies for multiplexed tissue imaging perform laboratory research tests to help drive LMS applications development and support verification and validation of new products.
• Communicate regularly with customers build strong collaboration networks and cultivate KOLs establish partnerships and continue to enable Leicas strong presence in the research community.
• Understand workflows and customer needs required for endtoendsolutions in life science research and identify customer pain points. Communicate and collaborate with the Principal Scientist the R&D applications team and product development to drive innovative solutions for spatial biology.
• To produce or assist in the production of progress reports presentations application notes and manuscripts.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• PhD in biological sciences and 3 years of scientific research experience in a relevant field with a strong scientific understanding of spatial biology and life science research.
• Expertise in tissue staining fluorescencebased imaging and image analysis is required. Experience in multiplexed and iterative imaging and/or advanced image analysis is highly desirable.
• Experience with use and conjugation of antibodies and maintaining/ordering general lab supplies consumables and equipment.
• Knowledge of project design method development and experiment . Must establish and support standard operating procedures for laboratory work. Ability to analyze experimental data interpret results and troubleshoot problems.
• Strong English proficiency record keeping ability and database use and maintenance required.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Approximately 10 travel is required (domestic and international)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Advanced fluorescence microscopy techniques
• Advanced image analysis for biology

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the reallife impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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