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Scientist II, Scaling Lead

Biohub
Location
San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Posted
24 days ago
Department
R&D
Salary
$138,000 - $172,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ph.D. plus postdoctoral experience in physics, biophysics, optics/photonics, bioengineering, or a related quantitative discipline
  • 5 years of proven experience of end-to-end ownership of a live-imaging pipeline in a developing organism
  • Hands-on design and construction of light-sheet (or comparable custom optical) microscopes
  • Direct experience imaging live embryos or other living specimens over extended time-lapse
  • Experience developing and working with transgenic reporter lines for live imaging
  • Strong quantitative image processing and analysis, with scientific software development in Python
Nice to have
  • Prior collaboration with the Royer Group, or familiarity with its instrument and software ecosystem
  • Experience quantifying fast transcriptional or signaling dynamics in living organisms
  • Authorship of open-source scientific software adopted beyond your own lab
  • Fluorescent-protein, photoconvertible, or biosensor engineering
  • Experience in increasing the throughput of acquisition or sample handling through automation
What the job really is

The Scientist II, Scaling Lead at Biohub will focus on enhancing the imaging and data-generation pipeline for biological research. This role involves hands-on work with sample preparation, imaging, and computational teams to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, while also establishing quantitative targets and improving throughput. The position requires collaboration across disciplines, including optics, microscopy, and molecular biology, to ensure robust and reproducible methods for scientific discovery.

Benefits
  • Generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions
  • Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice
  • Funding for select family-forming benefits
  • Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving
Things to weigh
  • No remote work mentioned, position is onsite in San Francisco, CA
  • Specific experience with zebrafish is preferred but not mandatory
  • Role requires significant hands-on work, which may not appeal to all candidates
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