Lab Scientist, Spatial Biology

For over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.

Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in the fields of microscopy, imaging, and analysis. We reveal the invisible and empower our customers to create a better and healthier world. Together with our customers, we transform scientific discovery. We empower surgeons to take well-informed decisions in life-changing procedures. We enable users to gain insights which help answer key questions concerning development and engineering. All of this is achieved with the combination of cutting-edge microscopes and AI-based image analysis.

Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight.

Leica Microsystems is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

We currently offer the following position in our office in Boston, MA and will be onsite.

Lab Scientist, Spatial Biology

Come join the spatial biology team at Leica Microsystems.  We are a rapidly growing group in an exciting scientific space, and we come to work every day knowing we can make a difference in human health. 

In your role as Lab Scientist, you will carry out projects based on multiplexed imaging, including tissue/cell prep, imaging and analysis. Be prepared to use your creativity and problem-solving skills to help the team develop new solutions. Ensures laboratory environment and practices comply with guidelines set forth by company and regulatory agencies.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate on research and development of technologies for multiplexed tissue imaging.
• Build strong collaboration networks and cultivate KOLs, establish partnerships, and continue to establish Leica’s presence in the research community.
• Support the objective analysis of potential market opportunities.
• Assist in compiling necessary documents for progress reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Expertise in overseeing and implementing laboratory safety programs/policies.

YOUR PROFILE

• BS is the minimum educational requirement (preferably in the biological sciences). MS in biological sciences is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in tissue staining, imaging, and image analysis is required. Work in the spatial biology of cancer is preferred.
• Knowledge of methods design and experiment execution.
• Experience with antibody conjugation, and maintaining/ordering general lab supplies, consumables and equipment.
• Ability to analyze experimental data, interpret results and use logic to troubleshoot problems.

WHAT WE OFFER

• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Your interview team will provide additional information about this hybrid work arrangement. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide.

GET MORE INSIGHT

Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video “We Are Leica”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zHmalqMXN4

Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment?

Do apply online - we are looking forward to your application!

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Given the essential job duties of this position, the employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and applicable law.

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