Imaging Scientist: High-Throughput Microscopy & QC

Convergent Research; Alameda (CA); Sur place; USD 99 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Time off

401K matching

Daily lunches

Wellness stipend

Résumé du poste

E11 Bio in Alameda, CA seeks an Imaging Scientist to develop, optimize and scale light microscopy workflows for large-scale image acquisition. You will combine sample preparation, advanced microscopy, quantitative image analysis, and engineering-driven tech development to improve imaging quality and throughput.

You will collaborate across biology, hardware and data teams to define QC metrics, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and evaluate new hardware and software to expand imaging capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience with fluorescence microscopy (confocal and spinning-disk)
• Strong experimental skills and troubleshooting abilities
• Comfort with acquisition, visualization and basic analysis of large imaging datasets
• Ability to document and follow technical protocols and SOPs
• Strong organizational and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to learn new instrumentation and workflows quickly

Responsabilités

• Perform routine QC and benchmarking of 5+ imaging systems
• Serve as contact for microscope maintenance and user onboarding
• Execute high-throughput imaging acquisitions and support operations
• Improve end-to-end acquisition workflows and automation
• Optimize fluorophore and buffer selection for signal intensity
• Test and refine sample mounting for long-duration acquisitions
• Collaborate with data scientists, vendors and contractors to integrate solutions

Connaissances

Fluorescence microscopy

Image analysis

SOP documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Independent learning

Formation

MSc or PhD in biology, physics or engineering

Description du poste

E11 Bio in Alameda, CA seeks an Imaging Scientist to develop, optimize and scale light microscopy workflows for large-scale image acquisition. You will combine sample preparation, advanced microscopy, quantitative image analysis, and engineering-driven tech development to improve imaging quality and throughput.

You will collaborate across biology, hardware and data teams to define QC metrics, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and evaluate new hardware and software to expand imaging capacity.