Convergent Research is a focused research organization for conducting non-profit science projects and research. Backed by Protocol Labs.
About the role
Independently design, coordinate, and execute bench level experiments focused on expansion microscopy. Operate within our sample production pipeline to ensure a continuous flow of high-quality gels Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent research or industry experience
- Strong track record of end-to-end experimental ownership
- Experience developing methods or protocols, ideally involving hydrogel chemistry, expansion microscopy, immunohistochemistry, or tissue processing
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with strong record-keeping practices and attention to reproducibility
- Experience working with advanced optical microscope modalities (e.g., spinning-disc confocal or light-sheet microscopy)
- Experience designing or applying quantitative scoring systems for expansion microscopy or imaging data
More about this role
E11 Bio is on a mission to advance connectomics towards the scale of whole mammalian brains. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers engaged in a neuroscience moonshot project to develop a radical technology platform for scalable brain mapping. E11 Bio is a non-profit Convergent Research focused research organization located in Alameda, California, pursuing blue-skies neuroscience research yet operating like a nimble, tight-knit start-up. Read our technology roadmap .
We are seeking a mission-aligned scientist or engineer who is equally comfortable at the bench, the microscope, and with quantitative data analysis. This role combines sample preparation, advanced microscopy, quantitative image analysis, with engineering-driven technology development focused on quick iterative troubleshooting and standardizing and automating protocols. You will collaborate closely with molecular biology, imaging, and computational teams to ensure we consistently prepare high quality specimens to support our ambitious scaling goals towards whole-brain connectomics.
The role forms a critical part of our sample production pipeline and will be responsible for...
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