Position available: Imaging Scientist, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge MA

Posted by Bowman, Doug on
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Dear colleagues,

 

We have an opening for an Imaging Scientist position to support our drug discovery efforts at Millennium Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  The job description is posted below and can be found in the career section on the Millennium www site:

 

http://www.millennium.com/careers/index.asp

 

and go to SEARCH FOR JOBS.  The title and requisition number is listed below.

 

 

Regards,

Doug

 

Douglas Bowman

Millennium Pharmaceuticals

 

 

 

JOB TITLE	Research Investigator/Scientist I
Requisition Number	5581BR
Department Name	Molecular & Cellular Oncology
Location	Cambridge, MA
POSITION SUMMARY	Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc, a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical company, is searching for an Image Analyst to support our image-based assays throughout the Oncology Discovery organization. The candidate will work with image acquisition and analysis technologies that include automated high content screening, histopathology, timelapse microscopy, and cellular informatics software.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES	Duties and responsibilities will include Development of algorithms and solutions for high-content image-based assays utilizing existing and new imaging technologies that include Metamorph and Definiens image analysis software. The individual will be responsible for testing and validation of specific application solutions. This will require working in a multi-disciplinary environment with biologists, statisticians, and engineers. Consultation and training of users working in multiple functional areas. The individual will provide support for both developed solutions as well as existing hardware and software platforms that include automated microscopes, live-cell imaging systems, and associated image acquisition and analysis software. Maintenance of core technologies, e.g. microscope and software maintenance. The individual will share responsibility for maintenance of hardware and software platforms. Documentation of developed solutions. The individual will create and maintain documentation and operating procedures for use of developed solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS	Knowledge of fluorescence imaging hardware and applications for cell biology research and screening is required. Experience with any of the following technologies is desired: Metamorph software, Definiens software, high content microscopy, confocal microscopy, timelapse microscopy and image analysis. Must have excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills both verbal and written. Basic Qualifications: PhD in Engineering , Bioengineering or Biology with 0-3 years related experience. Or, MS in Engineering, Bioengineering or Biology with 3-5 years related experience. Must have knowledge of microscopy and/or image analysis.

 

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