Principal Scientist, Immunochemistry at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Pr. Scientist, Immunochemistry




Employee Responsibilities:


This position will develop single and multiplex immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization panels in fluorescence and brightfiled using our automated slide staining platforms, and perform image analysis as required. This position will work closely with global Pathology/Histology to ensure workflow and communication is maintained to decrease turnaround time and delivering on deliverables.


The Ideal Candidate would possess:

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  Experience performing antibody validation in frozen and FFPE human and animal tissues.


• Experience successfully developing multiplex immunohistochemistry/in situ hybridization and dual IHC/ISH protocols on the Leica BondRx and Ventana automated slide based platforms, troubleshooting antibody clones and dilutions, antigen retrievals and signal amplification technologies.


• Experience organizing archived microscope glass slides and tissue blocks.


• Proficiency in BioSmarts tissue/specimen tracking software to enter samples with their accompanying metadata.


• Experience checking and monitoring tissue inventory


• Experience successfully developing whole slide imaging protocols in both fluorescent and brightfiled applications using the Zeiss Axio-Z1 scanner and Vectra 3 multispectral imaging systems. Maintaining the scanners service contracts and provide access and training to researchers outside the group.


• Experience successfully developing image analysis algorithms using; HALO, Aperio, Definiens, Visopharm and InForm imaging platforms, organize associated metadata, and utilize spotfire and Cytobank data visualizations to be included in Pathology reports.


• Experience improving theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the digital pathology field

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. with 5+ years of related experience; M.S. with 3-7 years of related experience; PhD with related experience


• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options


• Life and disability insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid vacation and holidays

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of site are encouraged to apply.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services ® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients' site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client's quality systems and equipment.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.


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