Imaging Product Development Scientist

at  Standard Biotools

Would you like to join an innovative team driven by a bold vision – unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health?
Collaborative, assertive, flexible, passionate, driven, inspired. These aren’t just nice words, they’re the start of every great Standard Biotools career.
We are a group of thinkers, innovators, and creators, dedicated to pursuing the fundamental truths of biology. We seek to empower and inspire researchers and clinicians to push scientific limits and envision ever more creative answers to “what if…?” As the industry pioneer in revolutionary single-cell technology, we are committed to enabling biological exploration at every level with the goal of promoting scientific discoveries which will improve human lives.
And if you’re into all that too, we’re ready to commit to you.
Standard Biotools is looking for a highly-motivated Imaging Product Development Scientist to join our exciting mass cytometry team based in Markham, ON. This individual will be a critical contributor to proteomics reagent development and applications projects as an expert in imaging mass cytometry (IMC).

You will:

• Develop an extensive and advanced understanding of the IMC platform.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments using the IMC platform.
• Develop data analysis pipelines to extract important biological insights from IMC data.
• Work within cross-functional teams to develop and test new and existing reagent products.
• Generate imaging mass cytometry data and analysis that may be used for marketing and/or training purposes.
• Work collaboratively to develop and apply new applications of IMC in research, translational and clinical settings.
• Lead or contribute to the creation of technical and/or application materials (user manuals, application notes, white papers, technical notes, and presentations).
• Maintain records to ensure a laboratory environment that complies with regulatory requirements (eg. ISO 13485), good laboratory practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform data analysis, prepare technical plans and reports and present at technical reviews, in accordance with design control principles.

You have:

• An advanced degree in life sciences or biomedical engineering. PhD preferred.
• Hands on experience and expertise in pathology, microscopy, immunoassay and tissue staining techniques. Flow, suspension mass cytometry and/or imaging mass cytometry experience is an asset.
• Experience in image segmentation and single cell analysis. Expertise in this area is required.
• Experience in pixel-based image analysis, artificial intelligence (machine learning) and automated data analysis is desirable.
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting tissue staining, applications related to microscopy and image analysis.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports, technical procedures, validation protocols and reports, operating instructions, and scientific publications.
• Familiarity with Design Control, ISO13485 and/or regulatory environment; this experience is an asset.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to enable multi-tasking.
• Strong scientific writing ability.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Independent thinker with excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative attitude within and outside own discipline.
• The ability to travel at least 10% of the time.
• Ability to relocate to the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada.
• Post docs, Graduate students from Pathology/Life Sciences labs from academic institutes
• R&D scientists from Pharma/Biotech

Nice to have:

• AI, machine learning, pixel based analysis

Apply online with your resume!
The Company is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation during this process, please inform The Company of your requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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