Microscopy Specialist/Technician
Required skills
Job description
About Us
At Eon, we are at the forefront of large-scale neuroscientific connectomic data collection. Our mission is to enable the safe and scalable development of brain emulation technology to empower humanity over the next decade, beginning with the creation of a fully emulated digital twin of a mouse within the next two years.
Role
We are seeking a Microscopy Specialist to support our expansion microscopy efforts, focusing on microscopic imaging of expanded brain tissue. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience performing microscopy. This is a full-time, in-person position based in the Bay Area.
Responsibilities
- Operate microscopes to acquire high-resolution 3D images of biological samples.
- Analyze and process microscopy data, ensuring high-quality results for downstream analysis.
- Troubleshoot imaging issues and perform routine maintenance on microscopy equipment.
- Collaborate closely with the research team to refine imaging protocols.
- Document experimental procedures, results, and analyses thoroughly.
Skills and Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience performing microscopy, ideally including hands-on experience collecting and analyzing microscopy data.
- Strong understanding of image processing and analysis software (e.g., Fiji, Imaris, or similar).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment.
Key Projects
These are examples of projects that you would be working on when joining us:
- Collect large amounts of microscopy data.
- Develop pipelines to maximize imaging speed.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary and equity.
Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field that impacts neuroscience and AI safety.