(Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist
Core
Develop and optimize a custom in situ sequencing pipeline to link in vivo neuronal function, gene expression, and connectivity in the primary visual cortex.
Role type
Senior IC Laboratory Research Scientist (Spatial Transcriptomics)
Builds
Custom in situ sequencing platforms and gene panels for profiling cell identity and state in intact tissue.
Domain
Biomedical research / Neuroscience / Spatial Transcriptomics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RNA/DNA handling, tissue processing, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), RNAscope, epifluorescence/confocal microscopy operation, Python/R/MATLAB, experimental protocol optimization, inventory management, data quality control
Preferred skills
in situ sequencing, spatial transcriptomics (MERFISH, seqFISH, Xenium), single-cell RNA-seq pipelines
Technologies
in situ sequencing platforms, confocal microscopes, Python, R, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Prepare tissue for in situ sequencing, develop and optimize in situ sequencing protocols, order and maintain reagent inventories, develop custom gene panels, collect sequencing data, conduct quality control and preliminary data analysis, maintain sequencing setup, train other users
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC