Imaging Specialist

Requirements

• PhD in cell biology, biophysics, bioengineering, or a related field, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience running or supporting an imaging core, advanced microscopy lab, or equivalent
• Deep technical fluency with confocal, widefield, and super-resolution microscopy; familiarity with FLIM, Raman, or CRS is a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and troubleshoot complex optical systems, including light paths, lasers, cameras, and stage automation
• Direct experience designing imaging experiments on live samples across multiple organisms or cell types
• Programming experience (Python required; familiarity with bash, version control, and macro/script-level automation in FIJI or NIS-Elements)
• Track record of building reproducible workflows - SOPs, automated acquisition routines, analysis pipelines - that other scientists actually use
• Strong written and verbal communication; you can write up a protocol or a pub clearly and quickly
• Commitment to open science. We publish protocols, code, and data openly and expect you to participate
• Comfortable working across cell biology, microbiology, and non-model organism systems
• Thrives in a fast-paced, on-site environment with shifting scientific priorities and a high volume of collaborator requests

Additional Information

Arcadia Science is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities. We provide competitive compensation and practical benefits to keep you happy and healthy so that you can do your best work.

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