Senior Scientist Spatial OMICs and Spatial Biology
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Job Summary
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for aSenior Scientistwith advanced expertise in spatial OMICs imaging platforms and computational biology to join ourImmune Memory groupbased in Slough UK.
About the Role
This role combines cutting-edge wet lab OMICs imaging techniques with advanced computational analysis. You will help establish automated staining workflows develop multimodal spatial analysis pipelines and integrate complex datasets that support strategic project decisions. Ultimately helping to build and create impact from a spatial multiomic platform.
Who Youll Work With
You will collaborate with histologists data scientists bioinformaticians and cross functional stakeholders. You may mentor junior team members liaise with external partners and contribute to global initiatives advancing spatial biology impact at UCB.
What Youll Do
- Lead development of advanced spatial OMICs workflows supporting data rich discovery programs.
- Oversee and run automated staining processes aligned with multiple imaging platforms and OMICs tools.
- Design computational pipelines for image alignment quantification integration and annotation.
- Collaborate through Git to deliver reproducible analysis scripts and shared repository workflows.
- Present complex biological and computational findings effectively across internal and external forums.
- Maintain training documentation and regulatory compliance across spatial biology platforms.
- Drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies to improve spatial omics research performance.
- Mentor junior scientists and support team development through knowledge sharing activities.
- Engage external collaborators to maintain scientific leadership and cross institutional innovation.
- Contribute scientific insights to publications patents and strategic crossfunctional discussions.
Interested Were looking for:
- PhD with postdoctoral experience in spatial biology or related areas.
- Expertise with image analysis platforms (QuPath OMERO Visiopharm) and Python.
- Strong wet lab experience in automated histology and OMICs imaging.
- Ability to lead complex scientific projects and mentor others effectively.
- Strong presentation communication and scientific storytelling skills.
- Independently able to drive projects forward while working openly and collaboratively
Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
UCB – Inspired by patients. Driven by science. At UCB, we put our heart, soul and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. We're here because we want to transform patients’ lives by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.To achieve our ambition, we w ... View more
