Principal Research Associate, Multiplex Immunohistochemistry & Digital Pathology

At Genmab we are dedicated to building extranotordinary futures together by developing antibody products and groundbreaking knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients care partners families and employees.

Our people are compassionate candid and purposeful and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes our work is incredibly serious and impactful but we have big ambitions bring a ton of care to pursuing them and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit Then we would love to have you join us!

Role

Working in the immunohistochemistry laboratory you will be part of an international Pathology team embedded within the Precision Medicine group based in Princeton New this role you will help build a state-of-the-art histology and immunohistochemistry team to support a variety of discovery pre-clinical and clinical programs. Knowledge of Digital Pathology is recommended for this role.

Responsibilities

• This is a laboratory-based hands-on position with growth opportunities. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Process embed and section tissue blocks (paraffin) for human and tissues.
• Perform histologic tissue stains such as Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) and run immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays for single-plex chromogenic and fluorescence as well as multiplex IHC and IF using our automated platforms (Leica Bond Ventana Discovery Ultra Ventana Benchmark Ultra Plus).
• Run in situ hybridization (ISH) assays using RNA Scope and Base scope probes in single and multiple channels mainly on the Leica Bond platform.
• Scan microscopic slides using standard bright field and fluorescence scanners as needed and perform basic image analysis using Halo Visio pharm Leica AT2 Leica GT450.
• Perform digital pathology image analysis on scanned stained slides and develop algorithms to evaluate data.
• Help manage a human tissue database and downstream lab processes using a Laboratory Information Management System (LabVantage) and a digital image database.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in biomedical science with an interest/experience in histology and immunohistochemistry assay development.
• Minimum of 5 years Research experience
• Multiplex immunohistochemistry staining on Leica Bond and Roche Discovery/Benchmark Ultra Plus platforms are a plus.
• Eligibility for American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification for Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) desired but not required.
• Experience managing human tissues and working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Understanding and experience with CAP Accreditation requirements is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Positive and open mindset and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams in close collaboration with pathologists and other scientists.
• Knowledge of pre-clinical tissue processing and biomarker development is desired but not required.

For US based candidates the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location. Also certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

When you join Genmab youre joining a culture that supports your physical financial social and emotional wellness. Within the first year regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions

• Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA) dental and vision insurance

• Voluntary Plans: Critical illness accident and hospital indemnity insurance

• Time Off: Paid vacation sick leave holidays and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave

• Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care family support programs financial wellness tools and emotional well-being support

• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits tuition reimbursement and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose

• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do

• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving

• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds

• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team

• You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative

• You have experience working in a fast-growing dynamic company (or a strong desire to)

• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!

Locations

Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment when possible for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether youre in one of our office spaces or working remotely we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years its hard-working innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational quantitative and data sciences resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers antibody-drug conjugates next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030 Genmabs vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999 Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen Denmark with international presence across North America Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information please visit and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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