Senior Scientist – Histology of Respiratory Diseases

Ready to engineer precision in the world of biotech? Join our client’s cutting-edge team and play a vital role in developing the instrumentation that powers tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

R&D Partners is seeking a Senior Scientist with expertise in histology, image analysis, and a passion for advancing research in respiratory diseases. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative drug discovery projects within the Bioscience Department. You will work collaboratively with a motivated team and other departments to support research efforts and develop new techniques.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and coordinate lab experiments focused on histological analysis.
• Analyze tissue samples to study target expression and drug effects.
• Present experimental plans and findings in team meetings.
• Develop and validate new laboratory techniques.
• Collaborate with colleagues to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Background in biosciences, ideally with a focus on respiratory diseases.
• Hands-on experience with histology techniques such as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization.
• Familiarity with automated lab equipment (e.g., Ventana Discovery Ultra, Leica Bond).
• Proficiency in image analysis tools (e.g., VisioPharm, Halo).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and data reporting.
• Understanding of respiratory disease mechanisms and pharmacokinetics.
• Experience with advanced histological techniques (e.g., spatial transcriptomics, tissue clearing).
• Familiarity with programming languages like Python or R.
• Knowledge of deep learning methods for image analysis.

For more information, please contact Grant Van Schalkwyk.

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