Research Associate – Spatial Genomics & Histology

TSR Consulting; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Consulting is seeking a Research Associate – Scientific in Cambridge, MA to join the Translational Development Team, supporting cutting-edge R&D programs with spatial biology and genomic profiling to generate translational insights across development pipelines.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in spatial biology, genomics, or histology, and can learn quickly while collaborating in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Strong lab organization and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to learn new laboratory technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot spatial profiling platforms (Phenocycler Fusion, Visium, and related technologies).
• Prepare samples, reagents, validation materials, and microscope slides.
• Perform spatial biology, genomics, and histology workflows.
• Maintain records, inventories, and data transfers.
• Help develop and optimize new spatial biology protocols and reagents.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional scientists to meet milestones.

Skills

Spatial biology

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related

Tools

Phenocycler Fusion

Visium

CODEX (Akoya)

CosMx (NanoString/Bruker)

Job description

TSR Consulting is seeking a Research Associate – Scientific in Cambridge, MA to join the Translational Development Team, supporting cutting-edge R&D programs with spatial biology and genomic profiling to generate translational insights across development pipelines.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in spatial biology, genomics, or histology, and can learn quickly while collaborating in a fast-paced research environment.