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Scientist II, Histology
South San Francisco, CA
Our client is at the forefront of developing a non-viral gene therapy platform capable of precisely targeting various organs in the body, delivering large payloads in multiple formats without the need for invasive procedures.
We are looking for a Scientist with strong technical experience in immunohistochemistry and image analysis. In this position, you will manage a team to characterize the delivery and expression of transgenic constructs in animal tissues and in vitro cellular models.
Qualifications:
- PhD degree in biological sciences (e.g. Molecular and Cell Biology, Pathology, Neuroscience or related field) with 3-5 years of relevant postgraduate research experience in an industry setting, or MS degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing and managing a high functioning team of biologists responsible for histological analysis of complex tissues.
- Creativity and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve technical and corporate milestones.
- Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding time management skills across multiple projects.
Technical Requirements and Skills:
- Initiate/lead complex projects and collaborate cross-functionally and/or externally.
- Mentor more junior scientists in the lab and on project teams.
- Strong technical expertise in histology, microanatomy, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope/ISH including expertise with quantitative image analysis (Visiopharm, HALO, Imaris, ImageJ, QuPath).
- Previous experience using high-throughput methods including autostainers (i.e. Leica Bond) and slide scanners (i.e. Evident VS200).
- Familiarity with research records keeping and sample management utilizing ELNs (i.e. Benchling).
- Significantly contribute to patent filings, diligence reports, primary research publications, and/or regulatory documents.
- Can expect to spend up to 30% of their time in the lab.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
