Principal Associate Scientist, Translational Pathology

<p><b>About This Role </b></p><p></p><p>The Translational Pathology group at Biogen, part of Biomarkers and Systems Biology in Research, is seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist to join a dynamic pathology team engaged in human disease translational research and drug development. The scientist will employ cutting-edge histopathologic techniques to develop innovative multiplexed assays for the analysis of human tissues and translational models. As part of a collaborative scientific Team, the scientist will validate/discover molecular targets/pathways. We are looking for an individual that has demonstrated forward-thinking, creativity and a passion to develop novel therapeutics. </p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Do </b></p><ul><li>Utilize advanced automation for multiplex assay development and troubleshooting across immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization platforms</li><li>Support histologic aspects of spatial omics studies</li><li>Seek out new techniques and technologies to support clinical and non-clinical studies</li><li>Perform routine histology procedures, including trimming, processing, embedding, sectioning, H&amp;E and special stains as needed on both FFPE and frozen tissue specimens</li><li>Manage daily laboratory operations including but not limited to equipment maintenance and consumable purchasing</li><li>Manage histologic aspects of studies performed at external vendors</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Skills </b></p><ul><li>BS or MS degree in Biological Sciences and a minimum 5 years of relevant histology or pathology laboratory experience</li><li>Demonstrated ability to handle several projects at any given time and to work successfully and collaboratively on teams</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent tissue handling techniques, including trimming, processing, embedding tissue specimens, sectioning, staining, cover slipping and other routine operations of a histology lab</li><li>Extensive hands-on experience in histology assays, mulitpleded immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridization techniques</li><li>Working knowledge of Ventana and Leica automated IHC / ISH instrumentation</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills</b></p><ul><li>Experience supporting tissue-based omics studies including single-cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics and/or spatial proteomics</li><li>Experience with image analysis software</li><li>Prior industry experience</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p>Job Level: Professional<p style="text-align:left"><br /><b>Additional Information</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The base compensation range for this role is: $88,000.00-$114,000.00<div><p style="text-align:left"><br /><span>Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills &amp; experience, job location, and internal equity.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families <i>physical, financial, emotional,</i> and <i>social well-being</i>; including, but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li><span>Medical, Dental, Vision, &amp; Life insurances</span></li><li><span>Fitness &amp; Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement </span></li><li><span>Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance</span></li><li><span>A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)</span></li><li><span>Up to 12 company paid holidays &#43; 3 paid days off for Personal Significance </span></li><li><span>80 hours of sick time per calendar year</span></li><li><span>Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit </span></li><li><span>401(k) program participation with company matched contributions</span></li><li><span>Employee stock purchase plan </span></li><li><span>Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year </span></li><li><span><span>Employee Resource Groups participation</span></span></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Why Biogen?</b></p><p style="text-align:left">We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.<span> </span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url&#61;https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biogen.com%2Fresponsibility%2Fdiversity-inclusion.html&amp;data&#61;05%7C01%7Cdennis.mercier%40biogen.com%7C67adaf5a6edd4324716208db0dcd2182%7C7b7466bbfe1d47a0b9438ded565c8e54%7C0%7C0%7C638118946897044815%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata&#61;p2vFGx6ZWK7lyBEL4wuNIQJcKSVRZD90VuJxcOkjX04%3D&amp;reserved&#61;0" target="_blank">Read on</a><span> </span>to learn more about our DE&amp;I efforts.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. 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