Piedmont Healthcare
Research Scientist
US, Cambridge, MA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$69k-$86kDetected 9 days ago
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About the role
- As a Research Scientist at ICON, you will play a crucial role in designing, conducting, and analyzing complex clinical research studies.
- Inclusion and Accessibility ICON is an equal opportunity employer.
- If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and apply quantitative image analysis workflows for multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF), tissue biomarker, and spatial biology studies.
- Collaborate with pathologists, bioinformaticians, and project teams to translate image analysis findings into actionable biological and biomarker insights.
- Design, develop, optimize, and perform mIF assays, including tissue staining and multispectral imaging of FFPE tissue samples, using platforms such as Akoya Biosciences (Phenoptics/PhenoImager), Leica Bond RX, or similar technologies.
- Assist in the optimization of antibody panels, fluorophore selection, and staining protocols to support assay performance and reproducibility.
- Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure data integrity in accordance with laboratory procedures and quality standards.
- Support assay qualification, validation, and implementation activities as needed.
- Support laboratory operations, including instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and coordination of service activities for tissue staining, imaging, and digital pathology platforms
- Experience using Visiopharm to develop, optimize, and apply quantitative image analysis workflows for mIF and spatial biology studies.
- Experience interpreting image analysis results to generate biologically meaningful insights that support translational research and clinical biomarker studies.
- We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Requirements
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a life science or related discipline with relevant experience in multiplex immunofluorescence, digital pathology, spatial biology, image analysis, or tissue-based biomarker assays.
- Experience with automated staining platforms such as Leica Bond RX, Ventana Discovery Ultra, or equivalent systems.
- Experience with multispectral or fluorescence imaging platforms such as Akoya PhenoImager/Vectra Polaris, Zeiss, Olympus, or similar systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency in digital pathology and image analysis software, including Visiopharm, HALO, QuPath, inForm, or equivalent platforms. Experience with Visiopharm is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
- Rewards & Benefits
- ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
- Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
Nice to have
- Preferred Experience
- Proficiency in digital pathology and image analysis software, including Visiopharm, HALO, QuPath, inForm, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience with Visiopharm is preferred.
Compensation
- $68,616.00-$85,770.00
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Benefits
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
- Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
- ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
Company info
- As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
- Research Scientist - Cambridge, MA (On-site) We are currently seeking a Research Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team.
- We are currently seeking a Research Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team.
Equal opportunity
- ICON is an equal opportunity employer.
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