Senior Optical Research Scientist
Core
Design, run, and analyze experiments using optical systems to develop non-invasive neuromonitoring technology for diagnosing and treating brain disorders.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC optical research scientist
Builds
Prototype and production-ready optical neuromonitoring systems
Domain
Biomedical optics and clinical neuromonitoring
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
experimental design, optical system troubleshooting, in-vivo physiological signal acquisition, tissue optics understanding, tissue-mimicking phantom development, data analysis (Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
PhD in biomedical optics/medical physics, diffuse correlation spectroscopy, near-infrared spectroscopy, photoplethysmography, optical coherence tomography, Good Clinical Practice experience
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, optical systems, tissue-mimicking phantoms
Responsibilities
Lead laboratory, phantom, benchtop, and in-vivo testing of optical neuromonitoring systems; own experimental workstreams from planning to communication; develop and validate tissue-mimicking phantoms; perform in-vivo optical measurements on healthy volunteers; generate and analyze experimental datasets; investigate device performance and failure modes; summarize findings and present to cross-functional teams; provide technical guidance to less experienced members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC