Scientist

Senior Scientist – Single-Cell & Spatial Genomics (NGS / Histology Integration) Admera Health is expanding its Single-Cell & Spatial Genomics platform team and is seeking a PhD or Senior Scientist I-level candidate to help build and scale next-generation multi-omics workflows. We are looking for scientists with strong hands-on experience in NGS, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, and histology-based tissue analysis , who are interested in moving beyond execution toward platform development and workflow engineering . Hands-on execution and optimization of scRNA-seq / snRNA-seq workflows Tissue dissociation, nuclei isolation, and low-input sample processing Library preparation, QC, and performance optimization Focus on robustness, scalability, and reproducibility of workflows Spatial transcriptomics workflow execution and development FFPE and fresh frozen tissue processing Spot-based and in situ spatial technology workflows Ensuring spatial data quality and biological consistency Histology Integration (Core Requirement) Basic understanding of H&E staining and tissue morphology Integration of histology (H&E / IHC) with spatial transcriptomics data ROI (region-of-interest) selection and tissue-guided experimental design Linking tissue structure with molecular and spatial readouts NGS & Molecular Biology Core Skills RNA-seq, WGS, WES, and targeted panel library preparation PCR, nucleic acid extraction, and molecular biology techniques QC of libraries and sequencing-ready samples Experience with FFPE, degraded RNA, or low-input samples preferred Independently execute and optimize NGS, single-cell, and spatial workflows Improve workflow robustness, throughput, and reproducibility Develop and refine new laboratory protocols and SOPs Troubleshoot complex experimental and sample-related issues Maintain accurate experimental documentation and deviation records Collaborate with bioinformatics teams to align wet lab and data outputs Train junior scientists on laboratory procedures and best practices Support client-facing technical communication and reporting Qualifications Required PhD in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or related field (or M.S. with 3+ years of relevant experience) Strong foundation in molecular biology (PCR, library prep, nucleic acid work) Hands-on experience with NGS workflows Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment Strong communication and documentation skills Preferred Hands-on experience with scRNA-seq and/or spatial transcriptomics Experience with FFPE tissue or histology workflows Exposure to tissue processing and morphology-based experimental design Experience in high-throughput or service-oriented genomics environments Experience in workflow optimization or SOP development What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Understands not just how to run experiments, but how to scale and standardize workflows Can connect tissue biology, spatial context, and gene expression Has experience moving from kit execution to workflow ownership to platform thinking Is motivated to build integrated single-cell + spatial + histology pipelines Build next-generation single-cell and spatial genomics platforms Move beyond execution into workflow engineering and platform development Work with complex clinical and research tissue samples Collaborate across wet lab, automation, and bioinformatics teams #J-18808-Ljbffr Admera Health