R&D Application Scientist - Spatial Biology *PC

Overview

Your Role:

This position is responsible for building and managing a lab workflow for spatial Multiomics and NGS applications while closely working and training with early collaborators and early access customers. The position responsibility includes data generation, data analysis using available R&D tools and data interpretation.

• Build and maintain application lab for spatial Multiomics workflows including newly developed platforms and reference data generation at the Waltham site.
• Perform customer experiments using developed applications and closely work with R&D teams.
• Perform data analysis using available R&D and commercial tools and interpret the data.
• Must be able to travel to other Miltenyi sites and customers both domestically and internationally.
• Provide input to improve current procedures, protocols, and/or methods and document results accordingly.
• Perform duties independently, requiring action and judgment to solve commonly encountered problems.
• Provide training to collaborators and early access customers on existing Miltenyi lab workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in immunology, immune-oncology, or related fields; 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience with imaging and molecular biology techniques, such as fluorescent microscopy and DNA/RNA analysis methods; experience in biological sample preparation for imaging (e.g., cryo and/or FFPE) and molecular biology (DNA/RNA preparation and analysis).
• Hands-on experience with high-tech laboratory instruments, especially automated systems is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of the underlying technical principles of next generation sequencing (NGS) chemistries and workflows, associated instrumentation platforms and data analysis and interpretation algorithms is a plus.
• Experience with imaging and DNA/RNA data analysis is a plus.

• Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and successful decision-making qualities.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Fast, dynamic, results oriented, driven.
• Open, friendly and respectful in dealing with people.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a matrix in cross functional teams.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to handle more than one task at a time and to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail is required.

The work environment is a temperature-controlled facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. The role is performed in a sanitized laboratory setting and routinely uses standard medical and research equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to blood, viruses, bacteria, body fluids and other tissues. Protective clothing and equipment such as scrubs, coveralls, masks, glasses and gloves must be worn when entering the laboratory.

The noise level is usually moderate. Employees should wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment when entering manufacturing and/or laboratory areas.

The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $109,417 - $128,702/year, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at the time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition to salary, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions.

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