SynVivo - Research Scientist - Organ-on-Chip & Microfluidic Systems

HudsonAlpha; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Performance-based annual appraisals

Individual performance bonuses

Job summary

SynVivo Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Research Scientist to advance organ-on-chip and microfluidic systems, with a focus on oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, or toxicology.

You will design experiments, optimize models, analyze data, and collaborate across internal and external teams, contributing to publications and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant life sciences; master's preferred, Ph.D. a plus.
• Hands-on experience with microfluidic organ-on-chip, tissue-on-chip, or microphysiological systems.
• Experience with mammalian 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 organ-on-chip models.
• Perform cell culture and related molecular, biochemical, immunological, and imaging assays.
• Operate and optimize microfluidic devices, including seeding, perfusion, culture, and treatment.
• Analyze 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 and assays.
• Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and grant proposals.

Skills

Microfluidic organ-on-chip

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Immunology

Microscopy

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Problem-solving

Lab troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Microbiology/Neuroscience/Biomedical Sciences/Bioengineering

Master's degree preferred; Ph.D. a plus

Tools

SynVivo microfluidic platform

Microfluidic device fabrication

Quantitative imaging software

Perfusion systems

Job description

Research Scientist - Organ-on-Chip & Microfluidic Systems

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Overview

SynVivo Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist with hands-on experience in microfluidic organ-on-chip systems and cell-based models. The ideal candidate will have expertise in oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, toxicology, or a related field and a strong interest in applying microfluidic technologies to biomedical research.

The Research Scientist will design and execute experiments, develop and optimize organ-on-chip models and assays, analyze data, and collaborate with internal and external research partners. This role offers opportunities to contribute to new technology development, scientific publications, and grant proposals.

Key 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.

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.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SynVivo or similar microfluidic platforms.
• Perfused cell culture, 3D culture, co-culture, or extracellular matrix systems.
• Organ-on-chip applications in oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, toxicology, or drug discovery.
• Microfluidic device fabrication, surface treatment, or other platform-development experience.
• Experience with quantitative imaging and data analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Performance-based annual appraisals and salary increases.
• Individual performance bonuses.