Scientist - Digital Pathology & Spatial Biology

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Scientist who is passionate about digital pathology, histology, and spatial biology to join our Immune Memory group based in Slough, UK.

About the Role

This role combines wetlab histology and computational image analysis. You will run histology assays, support a multiplatform tissue profiling pipeline, and collaborate with data science colleagues to automate image analysis workflows that accelerate scientific insight and therapeutic development. Ultimately helping to build and create impact from a spatial multiomic platform.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate with histologists, computational scientists, and project teams across the research function. You will help keep instruments and platforms operational, support data interpretation, and contribute to method development.

What You’ll Do

• Run high-quality histology assays supporting tissue profiling and spatial biology research initiatives.
• Work with data scientists to automate routine imaging analyses using established tools.
• Maintain accurate records of reagents, workflows, and platform usage for consistency.
• Contribute to image analysis pipelines using software like QuPath or Visiopharm routinely.
• Participate in troubleshooting experimental issues to maintain optimal research performance.
• Present histology and image analysis findings clearly during cross functional meetings.
• Support experimental documentation, ensuring that regulatory and quality standards are met.
• Assist in evaluating new technologies that improve tissue imaging throughput and precision.
• Support scalable metadata management to improve reproducibility and workflow consistency.
• Ensure all work with human samples complies with HTA and safety regulations.

Interested? We’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in life sciences or related field.
• Experience in histology plus interest or exposure to digital image analysis.
• Familiarity with QuPath, ImageJ, Visiopharm, or similar tools.
• Interest in Python or willingness to build computational skills.
• Strong communication and ability to work across scientific and data focused teams.
• Able to work open and collaboratively.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. 
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.