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Senior Scientist – Neuro Oncology (Multiplex IF / Spatial Biology)
📍 Gaithersburg, MD (Onsite)
💰 $70–75/hr
📅 Contract | 3 Months (Maternity Leave Coverage) Potential Extension
🚀 Start ASAP
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Scientist to support a leading biopharmaceutical company's Discovery Oncology team in Gaithersburg, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-priority neuro-oncology program focused on advancing biomarker discovery and spatial biology applications in brain tumors.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and optimize multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) assays for neuro-oncology research
- Validate and assess up to 13 biomarkers in brain tumor tissue samples
- Perform immunofluorescence staining on FFPE tissues, including assay optimization and quality control
- Conduct image analysis using tools such as Halo, QuPath, Visiopharm, or ImageJ
- Support tissue processing, slide preparation, and histology workflows
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional oncology research teams
- Present scientific findings and provide project updates
- Troubleshoot assay challenges and drive continuous improvements in data quality
Required Qualifications
✔ PhD in Immunology, Oncology, Cell Biology, Pathology, Neuroscience, or related field
✔ 8 years of relevant research experience
✔ Strong hands-on experience with immunofluorescence (IF) on FFPE tissues
✔ Experience developing, optimizing, and validating IHC/IF assays
✔ Proficiency with image analysis platforms (Halo, QuPath, Visiopharm, ImageJ)
✔ Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced research environment
Preferred Qualifications
⭐ Experience with multiplex IF platforms (Akoya/Phenoptics, CODEX, GeoMx, CosMx, etc.)
⭐ Background in spatial biology and biomarker development
⭐ Experience with brain tumors, neuro-oncology, or neural tissue biology
⭐ Industry experience within biotech or pharma
Why Apply?
- Work on a high-impact neuro-oncology initiative supporting drug development
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge multiplex imaging and spatial biology technologies
- Collaborate with leading oncology researchers
- Potential for contract extension based on project needs and performance
Salary : $70 - $75