Veranome Biosystems LLC, an Applied Materials company, provides the spatial analysis market with a reliable, easy-to-use, end-to-end multi-omics solution. We enable researchers to deepen their understanding of diseases with high-quality data of how individual cells organize within tissues, using robust workflows, reliable imaging systems, and without the need for extensive bioinformatics tools or infrastructure.  Veranome’s unique combination of genomics expertise and world-class, high-speed diffraction-limited optical imaging capabilities enables researchers to access in-situ spatial omics and elucidate reliable disease insights with unsurpassed data quality.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and high-performing individual to join the assay development team. In this role, you will develop advanced bio-assays and establish handling and preparation procedures for samples to be analyzed on the platform.  The ideal candidate will be comfortable executing and managing multi-disciplinary research to improve assay performance and reliability. 

Your work will include planning, executing, and analyzing experiments, using a range of techniques including cell and tissue culture, assay optimization, imaging, and bio-informatics.  You will be part of a team of experts where everyone collaborates and is willing to help, and is highly motivated by the ground-breaking results we are achieving.

This position will require you to:

• Develop assays using molecular biology, biochemistry, and microscopy techniques to enable new applications on the spatial transcriptomics platform
• Develop and apply sample handling and preparation techniques for optimal imaging and analysis of a wide range of biological samples, including cell lines, organoids, and tissues
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of biologists, biochemists, bioinformaticians, hardware and software engineers to review, interpret, integrate and present experimental data, both internally and to research collaborators

Education and Experience:

BS/MS in a Life Sciences field with at least 2 years of experience in developing biological assays and working with various detection technologies

Key Competencies:

• Experience in the development of advanced bio-imaging assays
• Experience in sample preparation and handling of biological samples (e.g. cells, tissues)
• Experience with histology, immunochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and fluorescence imaging systems is preferred
• Experience with Next Generation Sequencing technologies is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English

This position will report to the Director of Assay Development in Santa Clara. The position is based in Mountain View and will require some travel.

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