In Vivo Neuroimaging Research Associate

Merge Labs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merge Labs is seeking a Neurobiology Research Associate to advance in vivo neuroscience research in our multidisciplinary Bio team. You will lead imaging experiments in rodents using light- and ultrasound-based tools, develop protocols, and generate rigorous, reproducible data to inform scientific decisions.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to refine imaging protocols, maintain lab records and inventories, and troubleshoot common imaging challenges such as motion and signal

Qualifications

• BS/BA/MS in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with in vivo brain imaging experiments and reproducible datasets.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Collaborative cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute in vivo imaging experiments, including handling trained animals, imaging setup, coordination, and data QC/handoff to analysis partners.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to refine protocols, controls, and success criteria for imaging sessions.
• Maintain accurate lab records, inventories, and shared resources (imaging hardware, surgical supplies, consumables, protocols).
• Troubleshoot common issues in in vivo imaging experiments (motion, stability, signal quality, expression variability, alignment).
• Learn new techniques and contribute to method development as the in vivo imaging program grows.

Skills

In vivo imaging

Data integrity

Collaborative teamwork

Education

BS/BA/MS in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Merge Labs is seeking a Neurobiology Research Associate to advance in vivo neuroscience research in our multidisciplinary Bio team. You will lead imaging experiments in rodents using light- and ultrasound-based tools, develop protocols, and generate rigorous, reproducible data to inform scientific decisions.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to refine imaging protocols, maintain lab records and inventories, and troubleshoot common imaging challenges such as motion and signal