Perform routine quality control and performance benchmarking of 5+ imaging systems

Serve as the point of contact for microscope maintenance, troubleshooting and user onboarding

Execute high-throughput imaging acquisitions and support day-to-day acquisition operations

Contribute to improving end-to-end acquisition workflows, including instrument configuration, acquisition parameter optimization and automated imaging routines

Optimize fluorophore and imaging buffer selection to enhance signal intensity and imaging robustness

Test and refine sample mounting approaches for reliable long-duration acquisitions

Collaborate with image data scientists, vendors and contractors to facilitate, co-develop and integrate custom hardware and software solutions

You have a strong cross-functional mindset with the ability to bridge biological questions and the physical principles of microscopy

You approach technical challenges with curiosity, persistence, and a systematic troubleshooting mindset

You are methodical in documenting experiments, failures, and troubleshooting steps, enabling continuous learning and improvement

You are a dedicated team player who is willing to take on essential tasks to support the team’s success.

MSc or PhD in biology, physics or engineering (bioengineering, biomedical engineering, physics, optics, neuroscience, or a related field) or equivalent experience

Extensive experience with fluorescence microscopy (confocal and spinning-disk microscopy)

Strong experimental skills and ability to troubleshoot imaging, sample or instrument-related issues

Familiarity with fluorescence labeling, fluorophore selection, as well as sample preparation and mounting workflows

Comfort with the acquisition, visualization and basic analysis of  large imaging datasets

Ability to follow, document and improve technical protocols and SOPs

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across experimental, computational and engineering teams

Ability to learn new instrumentation and workflows quickly and work increasingly independently over time

Experience handling and imaging cleared or expanded biological specimens

Experience with performing and optimizing high-throughput, long-duration or automated microscopy acquisitions

Experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting custom or advanced microscopy systems

Experience in programming and/ or proficiency applying computational tools, including AI or machine learning, to automate workflows, analyze microscopy data, or improve imaging performance

An opportunity to help change the world and work with some of the most talented and collaborative experts across scientific fields.

An opportunity to gain experience on a field-defining moonshot effort.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.

Generous time off + paid holidays.

401K matching up to 6% of base salary

Ample healthy and energizing food, including daily lunches.

Stipend for fitness and wellness activities.