Senior Principal Scientist – Assay Development

Stellenbeschreibung:

Lead the development, optimization, verification, and validation of biological and molecular assays, ensuring robust performance and suitability for intended applications.
Advance platform-critical assay technologies and contribute to the development of new assay capabilities that support Leica Microsystems' spatial biology strategy.
Partner with Research & Development, Product Management, Commercial, and other stakeholders to translate scientific and customer requirements into scalable assay solutions.
Establish and continuously improve laboratory infrastructure, experimental workflows, and quality-compliant practices that enable efficient and reproducible assay development.
Serve as a scientific authority within the organization by mentoring colleagues, sharing technical expertise, and contributing to publications, patent generation, and technology roadmaps.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related life science discipline.
Long-standing experience in biological research and assay development within academic and/or industrial R&D environments.
Demonstrated experience developing, optimizing, and validating biological or molecular assays across multiple technologies and sample types.
Hands-on experience with molecular biology and imaging-based technologies, such as immunoassays, nucleic acid detection methods, next-generation sequencing, single-cell workflows, or spatial biology applications.
Fluent in German and English.
Experience providing technical leadership and scientific guidance within multidisciplinary project teams.

Core Competencies

Expertise in developing, optimizing, and validating biological and molecular assays, with a strong focus on laboratory infrastructure and quality-compliant practices. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and translate scientific requirements into scalable solutions.