ScientistSenior Scientist Spatial OMICs & Spatial Biology Analysis

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Scientist or Senior Scientist who is curious handson and impactdriven to join our UK Research team contributing to cuttingedge spatial biology and spatial omics research within UCBs Immune Memory focus area based in Slough UK & moving to Windlesham in 2027.

This role combines wetlab and computational work with the opportunity to directly influence discovery and development of innovative therapies. This

About the Role

In this role you will work endtoend on spatial omics projects applying advanced laboratory techniques alongside computational analysis to deepen understanding of disease biology and patient heterogeneity. You will generate and analyse spatial transcriptomic data from inhouse studies external partners and public datasets integrating multiple technologies to support target discovery translational research and clinical development.

Your work will span early research through to clinical development using in vitro in vivo and clinical tissue samples and will contribute to identifying patient populations most likely to benefit from UCBs therapeutic solutions.

Who Youll Work With

You will work closely with histology specialists bioinformatics colleagues project teams and crossfunctional stakeholders across research and development. You will also collaborate with external academic and industry partners to ensure UCB remains at the forefront of spatial biology and drug discovery.

What Youll Do

• Design and deliver spatial omics experiments and analyses aligned to project objectives.
• Generate spatial transcriptomic data using platforms such as Visium HD Xenium/CosMX GeoMX and complementary methods including RNAscope IHC/IF and H&E.
• Perform histology activities including tissue processing sectioning staining antigen retrieval and reagent optimisation.
• Analyse spatial transcriptomics and imaging data using computational and visualisation tools.
• Integrate spatial data into broader tissueprofiling pipelines to support disease understanding and decisionmaking.
• Communicate findings clearly through reports visualisation platforms and crossfunctional presentations.
• Maintain high standards of documentation compliance and data integrity using electronic lab notebooks.
• Contribute to publications patents and scientific dissemination where appropriate.
• Support the evolution of UCBs spatial biology capabilities by staying current with emerging technologies and literature.
• Mentor and support colleagues depending on experience level.
• Ensure compliance with HTA Health & Safety and regulatory requirements when working with human tissue.

Interested For this role were looking for:

• BSc MSc or PhD in a relevant lifescience or computational discipline.
• 23 years handson experience generating and analysing spatial omics data.
• Practical experience with spatial transcriptomics and histologybased methods.
• Strong computational skills for spatial data analysis (Python/scverse preferred; R also valued).
• Experience with image analysis and collaboration platforms such as QuPath Visiopharm or OMERO.
• Familiarity with Git version control and scalable data workflows.

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.

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