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Scientist I

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Flagship Biosciences, Inc.
  • Broomfield, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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About Flagship. At Flagship Biosciences, we are dedicated to improving the health of patients everywhere by pioneering the most advanced computational tissue image analysis, clinical support, and diagnostics services that help pharmaceutical companies develop the solutions to treat, manage, and cure the world’s most challenging medical conditions. Flagship develops its analytic and infrastructural technology in-house, providing truly unique capabilities not available anywhere else in the market. None of this can be done without a strong, talented team of people dedicated to moving our business forward.

Our Cultural Values

  • Smart and Hungry: We simplify complex problems. We are never satisfied and we love to learn.
  • Find a Way: We find solutions for any problem. We must collaborate to win.
  • Get the Right Stuff Done: The right strategy and execution to positively impact patients’ lives.
  • Respect: Open communication, refer to the expert but respect equal say at the table.

Position Summary

The Scientist I, under moderate supervision, supports investigational studies that utilize tissue-based assays and computational analysis tools. The Scientist I will work closely with laboratory operations, image analysis (IA), pathology and data sciences to apply spatial biology approaches to address critical drug development issues and improve precision medicine and biomarker development within oncology, immunology or neuromuscular disease. The Scientist I will have demonstrated experience in quantitative image analysis techniques. This is a position where development of scientific design, client facing interactions, internal teamwork skills, and workflow process understanding are fundamental. The individual in this role will possess a wide range of skills including experimental planning and study design, IHC and related assay development experience, image analysis, data interpretation, and scientific communication and reporting.

Job Classification – Full-time, exempt Salary: $86,000 - $108,000

Essential Job Functions

  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to develop intricate knowledge of tissue assay design, image analysis, and clinical trial studies
  • Develop tissue-based assays and IA solutions in collaboration with appropriate internal departments to support exploratory studies under Flagship’s Discovery Quality System
  • Identify, interpret, provide and present data and information in support of client projects
  • Work closely with senior members of the team to communicate problems that may be of moderate complexity and provide recommendations for solutions
  • Write clear and concise reports for internal dissemination and contribute to patents, white papers, publications, posters and other scientific communications as requested
  • Stay current on literature reports and technological developments relevant to the field
  • Work with immediate supervisor to set priorities and self-manage time to ensure assignments remain on schedule
  • Travel to client sites and scientific meetings on a limited basis (
  • Other duties, projects as assigned

  • Basic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Biological Science degree
  • 1-3 years of post-doctoral or relevant industry experience
  • Experience developing IHC or multiplex immunofluorescence assays
  • Experience in Oncology, Immunology or Muscle Biology
  • Ability to effectively communicate experimental design and results to team members and management
  • Ability to clearly articulate, discuss and debate issues critical to ensuring technical progress
  • Capable of making technical presentations to clients and internal teams
  • Demonstrated ability to interact/communicate effectively with team members across all departments and levels of the organization
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment, both independently and as part of a team
  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written
  • Ability to travel to client sites and scientific meetings on a limited basis (

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with Aperio, Definiens, Matlab, ImageJ or other tissue-based image analysis software preferred
    • Experience with multiomic or spatial biology technologies such as Nanostring, 10X or other related technologies

    Company Benefits

    • Health (100% company-paid for employee only on the lowest base & HSA plan)
    • Dental (100% company-paid for employee only)
    • Vision (100% company-paid for employee only)
    • Medical and dependent care FSA
    • Company-paid STD & LTD
    • Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D
    • Voluntary life, AD&D, and accident insurance
    • Generous PTO/Sick Leave & Flex PTO
    • 8 company-paid holidays
    • Paid-time off for bereavement, jury duty, voting
    • 401k (match up to 4%)
    • Employee assistance program
    • Legal Shield & ID Shield
    • Education assistance
    • Professional development program
    • Hybrid work schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

    About Flagship Biosciences

    At Flagship Biosciences, we are dedicated to improving the health of patients everywhere by pioneering the most advanced computational tissue image analysis, clinical support, and diagnostics services that help pharmaceutical companies develop the solutions to treat, manage, and cure the world’s most challenging medical conditions. Flagship develops its analytic and infrastructural technology in-house, providing truly unique capabilities not available anywhere else in the market. None of this can be done without a strong, talented team of people dedicated to moving our business forward.