Histology Imagery Scientist

Make your mark for patients.
We're here because we want to build the future and transform patients' lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive.

That's why we're looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible?

We are looking for a
Histology Scientist who is
motivated and qualified to join us in our
Investigative Toxicology team, based in our office in
Braine l'Alleud,
Belgium.

About the role

As a Histology Scientist, you will perform the various tasks required for processing and preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist.

This includes the development and validation of IHC assays or related technics.

Scope of the role:

you will be focused on supporting toxicology and Tissue Cross-Reactivity studies for therapeutic modalities such as gene therapy, new chemical, and biological entities across all our therapeutic areas (Neurology, Immunology, Bone, and Rare Diseases).

The investigative toxicology (iTox) team is an integral component of the Non-Clinical Safety Evaluation function of Development Sciences, which as a department provides strategy and support in integrated non-clinical safety, pathology, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and DMPK, bioanalysis, immunogenicity, and regulatory activities throughout the lifespan of projects, from target identification through to clinical studies.

You like to work in an environment where you can

• Be part of an organisation where patients and innovation are fundamental business values, where your expertise matters, and contributions can be felt.
• Be part of a matrix team and opportunity to be involved in different projects, and collaborate with colleagues and project scientists, discuss ideas, and provide constructive challenges and valuable feedback.
• Opportunity to work independently and flexibly in a dynamic laboratory environment to meet project timelines with mínimal supervision. In addition, you will receive thorough onthejob training.
• An opportunity to benefit from our extensive discovery capabilities including stateoftheart histology, microscopy, and image analysis platforms.
• An opportunity to collaborate with toplevel academic investigators and contract research organizations around the world.
• Live & work in the heart of Europe: near Brussels, less than 2 hours from Paris, London, or Amsterdam.
• Freedom to take space to pursue your own ideas and make a difference.

What you'll do

• Perform immunohistochemistry on sections, high throughput image acquisitions using different microscopy instruments, and image analyses using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.
• Carry out all histology processingrelated technical steps.
• In close collaboration with pathologists, you will develop and implement image analysis solution using state of the art image analysis platforms.
• Perform routine data analysis through the various development phases under the pathologist's supervision.
• Maintain an awareness of new/emerging techniques and tools relevant to the field.

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following
education, experience,
and
skills

• Engineer, Technician, Master or Ph.

D. in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related field with up to 2 years post-graduate training.

• Previous experience of working in pharmaceutical drug discovery and development environment with the willingness to learn.
• Strong computer (PC) skills, use of image analysis software (Halo, Visiopharm, ImageJ), is required. Prior experience with Artificial Intelligence Software applied to whole slide imaging is an advantage.
• Solid basis in histology/histopathology and microscopy with proven handson direct expertise in preclinical or clinical histology, IHC (colorimetric, fluorescent, and other related techniques (in situ hybridization)
• Ability to critically analyse data, troubleshoot problems, and seek solutions with mínimal oversight.
• Ability to independently learn and rapidly integrate novel technologies.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines with short timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and statistical capabilities.

About us.
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: "How will this create value for people living with severe disease?".

We are on a journey

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