MALDI Imaging Research Associate - Tissue & Biomarkers

BPGbio, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BPGbio, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Research Associate to support development and execution of MALDI imaging workflows across oncology, neurology, and related areas.

You will handle tissues, prepare slides, and assist with MALDI-MSI data acquisition to generate spatial omics data for biomarker discovery. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration with scientists, strict adherence to SOPs, data quality checks, and timely presentation of updates to project teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. (0-2 years) or M.S. (with 0-1 years) in a relevant field with 1-2 years of lab experience.
• Hands-on experience with tissue handling, cryosectioning, histological workflows, or mass spectrometry sample preparation preferred.
• Familiarity with MALDI mass spectrometry, imaging techniques, or matrix application methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample preparation for MALDI imaging, including tissue cryosectioning, slide preparation, matrix application, and on-tissue treatments.
• Assist with MALDI-MSI data acquisition, including instrument setup, calibration, sample acquisition monitoring, and documentation.
• Support qualitative and quantitative MALDI imaging studies by preparing samples, organizing datasets, and performing basic data quality checks.
• Work collaboratively with scientists in oncology, neurology, and analytical chemistry to help execute imaging workflows and maintain consistency across internal studies.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment logs, and adherence to SOPs to ensure high-quality imaging data generation.
• Present experimental updates or data summaries to project teams when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tissue handling

Cryosectioning

Mass spectrometry

MALDI imaging

Data analysis

SOP adherence

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry/Neuroscience/Biomedical Engineering or related

Tools

MALDI instruments

Data analysis tools

Job description

BPGbio, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Research Associate to support development and execution of MALDI imaging workflows across oncology, neurology, and related areas.

You will handle tissues, prepare slides, and assist with MALDI-MSI data acquisition to generate spatial omics data for biomarker discovery. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration with scientists, strict adherence to SOPs, data quality checks, and timely presentation of updates to project teams.