E11 Bio - Scientist, Expansion Microscopy
Core
Scientist responsible for expansion microscopy development, sample preparation, and protocol optimization to support whole-brain connectomics.
Role type
Senior IC experimental scientist (expansion microscopy)
Builds
High-quality hydrogel specimens for brain imaging
Domain
Neuroscience / Connectomics / Materials Science
Required skills
hydrogel chemistry, expansion microscopy, immunohistochemistry, tissue processing, experimental design, quantitative metrics
Preferred skills
advanced optical microscopy, quantitative scoring systems, workflow automation, Python scripting
Technologies
spinning-disc confocal, light-sheet microscopy, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python
Responsibilities
Design and execute bench-level expansion microscopy experiments; Optimize workflows for signal retention and diffusion; Pilot custom devices for tissue expansion; Collaborate on data analysis and manuscript preparation; Maintain laboratory notebooks and QC metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
