Scientist / Senior Scientist

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to join the Pixelgen R&D team in developing the next generation of groundbreaking single-cell products. We are looking for a hands-on scientist to join our R&D team and take real ownership of the assays behind our next generation of single-cell products, from the first feasibility experiment through to a kit in a customer's hands. We are hiring at either Scientist or Senior Scientist level, depending on experience. This position is set up as a one-year fixed-term contract with a high likelihood of conversion to a permanent full-time position based on performance and business needs.

Work within our R&D team to drive the development, optimization, and validation of innovative single-cell product solutions.Independently design and execute experiments to understand reaction mechanisms and interactions, process variability, and failure modes.Design and build sequencing libraries, and use NGS readouts as the primary measurement for assay performance.Maintain and prepare cell lines and other sample material as assay input, and develop the sample-handling steps around them.Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in R&D, Computational Biology, and Manufacturing to accelerate product development.Analyse experimental data, draw conclusions about assay performance, and translate them into protocol and process improvements.Present technical findings/conclusions and project status updates to internal partners.Stay up to date with scientific literature and technological advancements across both academia and industry.

Ph.D or M.Sc with at least 5 years additional experience, in biotechnology, molecular biology, genomics or related field.Proven track record in assay or method development of life-science products, ideally in single-cell RNA-seq or single-cell proteomics.Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing and library preparation, including the ability to interpret quality metrics and troubleshoot underperforming libraries.Practical cell culture experience: routine maintenance of mammalian cell lines and preparation of cells for downstream molecular workflows.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate scientific information to a diverse range of audiences.Ability to work independently and as a part of a cross-functional team.Experience with in situ hybridization and padlock-probe assays is preferred but not required.Experience with data analysis using python or R is preferred but not required.