What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist (Spatial Omics) position at R&D Partners?
We are hiring a highly motivated and independent Scientist to join our biotechnology client's Spatial Omics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting complex Spatial Proteomics and/or Spatial Transcriptomics experiments.
This is a 10-month contract onsite in South San Francisco, California.
Responsibilities
- Independently design, plan, conduct, and interpret spatial omics studies with minimal supervision.
- Execute complex experiments utilizing cutting-edge spatial technologies, including Xenium, Visium, and COMET.
- Interprets experimental data and, as a result, modifies experimental design appropriately with minimal guidance from investigators, pathologists, or lab management.
- Present progress and results at internal and external team meetings.
- Collaborate effectively in a highly multidisciplinary environment; Ensure tight collaboration with partnering labs to maintain seamless end-to-end workflows.
- Maintains scientific records, evaluates experimental data, draws conclusions, and coordinates his/her laboratory work with the objectives of the team.
- Adheres to SO lab WKDs and study timelines, reporting to the lab manager.
- Independently researches internal and external sources to guide study design and experimental layout.
- Execution of established image and data management processes like image alignment, image conversion, etc.
Qualifications
- BA or BS with 0-5 years of experience in a relevant scientific field.
- Specific skills and experience are required in one or more of the following.
- Hands-on experience with spatial omics platforms, including 10x Genomics Xenium, 10x Genomics Visium, and/or COMET technology.
- Experience with scanning of fluorescent and histological slides.
- Quantitative image analysis and image processing, preferably with experience in machine learning, is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work successfully in teams, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive, problem-solving, and independent attitude.
Pay
- $34.44-$43.05
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary : $34 - $43