Position Title : Scientist I Work Location : South San Francisco, CA, 94080 Assignment Duration : 9+ Months Work Arrangement : On-site Position Summary : The Spatial Omics lab, embedded within The Organization’s Pathology Department, is part of the Research and Early Development (gRED) Organization. We are committed to generating high-quality spatial proteomics and transcriptomics data at scale to drive novel biological insights from pathological tissue samples. Key Responsibilities : • Independently design, plan, conduct, and interpret spatial omics studies with minimal supervision. • Execute complex experiments utilizing cutting-edge spatial technologies, including Xenium, Visium, and COMET. • Interprets experimental data and, as a result, modifies experimental design appropriately with minimal guidance from investigators, pathologists, or lab management • Present progress and results at internal and external team meetings. • Collaborate effectively in a highly multidisciplinary environment; Ensure tight collaboration with partnering labs to maintain seamless end-to-end workflows. • Maintains scientific records, evaluates experimental data, draws conclusions, and coordinates his/her laboratory work with the objectives of the team • Adheres to SO lab WKDs and study timelines, reporting to the lab manager • Independently researches internal and external sources to guide study design and experimental layout • Execution of established image and data management processes like image alignment, image conversion, etc. Qualification & Experience : • BA or BS with 0-5 years of experience in a relevant scientific field • Specific skills and experience are required in one or more of the following: • Hands-on experience with spatial omics platforms, including 10x Genomics Xenium, 10x Genomics Visium, and/or COMET technology. • Experience with scanning of fluorescent and histological slides • Quantitative image analysis and image processing, preferably with experience in machine learning, is a plus • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work successfully in teams, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive, problem-solving, and independent attitude. Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.