Scientist, Lab Services

Stellaromics is seeking a hands-on Scientist to join the Lab Services team. This customer-facing role will develop and deliver new applications for 3D spatial biology across diverse tissues and sample types. The Scientist will translate customer research objectives into well-designed studies, execute and troubleshoot tissue workflows, analyze multimodal spatial data, and communicate results and recommendations directly to academic and biopharma customers.

• →Develop and optimize new 3D spatial biology applications for a broad range of tissues and sample types, including fresh frozen, FFPE, fixed, and other customer-relevant specimens.
• →Design and execute customer studies from intake through data delivery, including feasibility assessment, experimental design, tissue preparation, assay execution, imaging, quality control, data analysis, and interpretation.
• →Interact directly with academic and biopharma customers to understand research objectives, define project scope and success criteria, provide technical guidance, present results, and recommend next steps.
• →Adapt and troubleshoot tissue-specific workflows and assay conditions to improve RNA quality, morphology preservation, staining performance, imaging quality, sensitivity, and reproducibility.
• →Evaluate and interpret biochemical, imaging, 3D spatial transcriptomics, immunofluorescence/IHC, and H&E data; summarize findings in clear technical reports and customer presentations.

• →Develop and maintain protocols, work instructions, application notes, and study reports that support reliable internal execution and customer adoption.
• →Partner cross-functionally with Lab Services Operations, Assay R&D, Bioinformatics, Field Applications, and Commercial teams to incorporate customer feedback and transfer successful methods into repeatable service offerings.
• →Manage multiple customer projects, maintain accurate experimental records, and communicate timelines, risks, and results proactively.
• →Follow laboratory safety and quality procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of Lab Services workflows.
• →Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management
• BS with 10+ years, MS with 8+ years, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Cell and Molecular Biology, or a related discipline with 6+ years experience.
• Hands-on experience with tissue-based molecular assays; experience in spatial biology, spatial transcriptomics, RNA-FISH, multiplexed immunofluorescence, or IHC is strongly preferred.
• Experience handling and optimizing workflows across multiple tissue types and sample-preparation formats; experience with both FFPE and fresh frozen tissue is preferred.
• Strong foundation in molecular biology, tissue biology, microscopy, imaging, assay instrumentation, and quantitative data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, troubleshoot complex workflows, interpret results, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills, including the ability to lead technical discussions, explain complex results clearly, and present recommendations to scientific audiences.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven service environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborative, self-directed, and able to work effectively across laboratory, data, field, and commercial teams.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and contribute in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to work onsite full time in Boston, MA.

• Innovative Technology: Be part of a company at the cutting edge of spatial biology and genomics, revolutionizing the way researchers understand biology.
• Impactful Role: You will have a significant impact on the department and the future of the company.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented, passionate team in a culture that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
• Career Growth: As a high-growth company, we offer significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.