Research Scientist: Organ-on-Chip & Microfluidic Systems

HudsonAlpha; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Performance-based annual appraisals

Individual performance bonuses

Job summary

SynVivo Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Research Scientist with hands-on experience in microfluidic organ-on-chip systems and cell-based models.

The role focuses on designing and optimizing organ-on-chip models, conducting cell culture and molecular assays, and collaborating with internal and external partners to advance technology and publications. The position involves data analysis, experimental design, and contributing to grant proposals, with opportunities for career growth and impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field. Master's preferred; Ph.D. a plus.
• Hands-on experience with microfluidic organ-on-chip, tissue-on-chip, or microphysiological systems.
• Experience with mammalian and/or primary cell culture and cell-based assays.
• Strong experimental design, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, microscopy, or related techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments using microfluidic organ-on-chip platforms.
• Develop and optimize cell-based assays and disease-relevant organ-on-chip models.
• Perform cell culture, including primary cells, and related molecular, biochemical, immunological, and imaging assays.
• Operate and optimize microfluidic devices, including cell seeding, perfusion, culture, and treatment.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, customers, and external research partners to develop technical solutions.
• Support development and validation of new organ-on-chip models, assays, and applications.
• Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and grant proposals.

Skills

Organ-on-chip

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Immunology

Biochemistry

Microscopy

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology/related field

Master's preferred

Ph.D. a plus

Tools

SynVivo platform

Microfluidic devices

Tissue-on-chip

Quantitative imaging

Job description

SynVivo Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Research Scientist with hands-on experience in microfluidic organ-on-chip systems and cell-based models.

The role focuses on designing and optimizing organ-on-chip models, conducting cell culture and molecular assays, and collaborating with internal and external partners to advance technology and publications. The position involves data analysis, experimental design, and contributing to grant proposals, with opportunities for career growth and impact