Senior Scientist I

Overview

In this role you will advance tissue-based biomarker assays (IHC, ISH, FIHC) and drive transfer to external CROs for clinical trials and exploratory studies. You will support oncology programs across modalities, with opportunities to grow skills in image analysis and contribute to technical development within OPB. You will work in Cambridge, collaborating with a cross-functional team to solve biomarker and workflow challenges at scale. This is a mission-driven role where your work directly contributes to biomarker-driven decisions in oncology research and development.

Pay / Benefits

• Health and disability benefits
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Performance-based cash incentives
• Equity awards eligibility (depending on level)
• Generous time off package

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize tissue-based biomarker assays (IHC, ISH, FIHC) with transfer readiness for CROs
• Support oncology programs across multiple modalities and indications
• Engage in image analysis and contribute to OPB technical development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on exploratory research using preclinical and clinical samples
• Support transfer of assays to external partners for use in clinical trials

Key requirements

• Master’s degree in biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or related field
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with immunohistochemical techniques
• Experience with immunofluorescence techniques
• Histology experience

• Analytical thinking
• Collaboration
• Curious mindset
• Immunohistochemical techniques
• Immunofluorescence techniques
• Histology

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