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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Are you excited by uncovering the neuroscience basis of metabolic disease, and do you have hands-on histology and imaging experience? If this sounds like you, and you are ready to take on a broad area of responsibilities, then you could be our new colleague.
Your new position
As a Sr. Scientist I in Histology & Imaging, you will run tissue preparation, staining, and imaging workflows end-to-end — from brain processing, staining, and confocal imaging, to data analysis and quantification. You will work hands-on at the bench and collaborate closely with in vivo Pharmacology and broader Biology colleagues to generate high-quality histological and imaging data supporting our metabolic disease research. You will also help build out automation-enabled staining and slide-scanning capabilities as the lab scales.
We offer exciting responsibilities:
Your profile
We are looking for candidates with strong hands-on histology and imaging skills, ideally with direct exposure to neuroanatomy and/or obesity, diabetes, or broader metabolic disease research. Candidates who bring innovative thinking and a strong hands-on track record, even without extensive industry tenure, are encouraged to apply.
Education & experience (industry experience scales inversely with degree level):
Your new team
You will join Global Biology, In Vivo Pharmacology/Translational Pharmacology, working alongside talented scientists across Chemistry, in vitro Pharmacology, and in vivo Pharmacology who share a passion for drug discovery in obesity and metabolic disease.
Let's bond and be bold
We have a unique culture, characterized by excellent teamwork and strong engagement across the organization. And we want you to help us strengthen this culture.
Making bonds is at the core of everything we do. From discovering and developing the best new peptide drugs for patients, to engaging with our partners or connecting with each other. We bond through curiosity and playfulness as a team, allowing ourselves to challenge common thinking and drive future innovation. Join us and let's bond and be bold.
Interested in bonding with us? The applications will be reviewed as they come in. While a cover letter is not required, please include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
Salary Range: $110K - $150K/Year
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all job applicants.
About Zealand Pharma A/S
Zealand Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ZEAL) is a biotechnology company focused on advancing medicines for obesity and metabolic health. Combining more than 25 years of peptide R&D expertise with a proprietary data platform that leverages advanced data-driven and AI/ML approaches, Zealand Pharma aims to lead a new era in obesity and metabolic health. To date, more than ten Zealand Pharma-invented drug candidates have entered clinical development, of which two products have reached the market and three candidates are in late-stage development. The Company has collaborations with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners for research, development, and commercialization. Founded in 1998, Zealand Pharma is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a U.S. presence in Cambridge Massachusetts. Learn more at www.zealandpharma.com.
