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Biohub · 2 days ago

R&D Engineer, CryoAFM & FIB-SEM

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $285K/yr

Biohub is leading the new era of AI-powered biology to cure or prevent disease through its 501c3 medical research organization. The R&D Engineer will focus on developing novel hardware technologies to enhance cryogenic FIB-SEM capabilities, enabling a deeper understanding of cell architecture and function at molecular resolutions.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyGenetics

Responsibilities

Develop improved methods and workflows for imaging and analyzing unstained biological samples with AFM within the FIB-SEM

Explore a variety of AFM imaging modes and contrast mechanisms to optimize imaging of FIB-milled vitrified biological samples

Collaborate closely with platform and technical research teams

Collaborate broadly with the scientific community

Write papers and present findings at scientific conferences

Mentor and train junior researchers in the lab

Keep up-to-date with the latest research in the field and identify new areas of investigation

Understand the challenges and opportunities for the Institute, and prioritize where to focus efforts in biological research as well as how to best apply novel technology developments to provide the highest impact and results to the scientific community

Qualification

AFM imagingNovel imaging methodsInstrumentation designCryogenic imagingFIB-SEMPythonAnalytical skillsMultitaskingTeam collaborationWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

PhD in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

A strong track record of research accomplishments in AFM imaging

Experience developing novel imaging methods

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to design and fabricate instrumentation

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and procedures

Must have the ability to multitask and work with technology developers in a highly collaborative environment

Preferred

Experience with cryogenic imaging

Python or other coding expertise

FIB-SEM on biological samples

Near-field optical imaging experience

Benefits

Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.

Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.

Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.

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 to the Bay Area