Spatial Biology Lab Scientist - Histology & Multi-Omics

Unil; Épalinges; Remote; CHF 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIL seeks a Laboratory Scientist to independently manage scientific and methodological aspects of user projects, from feasibility to execution, interpretation, and reporting. The role involves developing and validating methods in histology, immunohistochemistry, multiplex imaging, and spatial multi-omics, with collaboration across teams.

Candidates should hold a technician diploma and a Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences or related fields, with hands-on experience in the described technologies

Qualifications

• Diploma as a technician in biology (or equivalent) and a Master’s degree or PhD in Life Sciences, Biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in advanced histology, immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization or spatial biology technologies.
• Experience developing and optimizing experimental workflows.
• Skills in image analysis and/or scientific data analysis; knowledge of R or Python is an advantage.
• Ability to manage projects independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise researchers on the design and implementation of projects involving advanced histology, multiplex imaging, spatial transcriptomics and multi-omics approaches.
• Assess scientific and technical feasibility and recommend appropriate experimental strategies.
• Develop, optimize and validate innovative workflows and technologies.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data in collaboration with researchers and bioinformatics specialists.
• Contribute to quality assurance, standardization and documentation of platform methods.
• Maintain scientific and technological awareness in the fields of spatial biology and multi-omics.
• Train and support users in the application of platform technologies.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Multiplex imaging

In situ hybridization

Spatial biology

Data analysis

R

Python

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Technician biology diploma

Master's degree in Life Sciences

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

UNIL seeks a Laboratory Scientist to independently manage scientific and methodological aspects of user projects, from feasibility to execution, interpretation, and reporting. The role involves developing and validating methods in histology, immunohistochemistry, multiplex imaging, and spatial multi-omics, with collaboration across teams.

Candidates should hold a technician diploma and a Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences or related fields, with hands-on experience in the described technologies