CareerPlan

Scientist 3, Microscopy Specialist

South San Francisco, USFull-time$103k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Deliver world-class technical expertise in optical microscopy and advanced quantitative image analysis to propel scientific discovery and drug development initiatives.

Role type

Senior IC microscopy specialist (shared resource)

Builds

Quantitative imaging data, multi-dimensional visualizations, and computational pipelines for drug discovery

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Advanced Light Microscopy

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Advanced optical microscopy instrumentation, quantitative digital image analysis, experimental design, user training, hardware maintenance, scientific software

Preferred skills

Multi-modal imaging workflows, automated high-content screening, 3D imaging techniques, scripting and automation

Technologies

FIJI/ImageJ, Imaris, CellPose, ImageXpress, IncuCyte, MetaXpress, InCarta

Responsibilities

Provide high-level technical consultation and experimental design across advanced imaging modalities; Collaborate cross-functionally to design, optimize, and execute tailored imaging assays; Lead user onboarding and hands-on technical training; Develop and maintain digital image analysis workflows; Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced microscope hardware; Prepare quantitative imaging data and visualizations for publications and reviews

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC