Role overview

This role is for a technical lead in designing, developing, and deploying automated microscope workflows for high-throughput microscopy and photolithography. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in automation of microscopy workflows, deep hands-on experience with optical systems (confocal microscopy, photolithography), and proven experience delivering reliable and scalable automation workflows. 

Core Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of robust and scalable microscope automation workflows for high resolution imaging, on-scope liquid handling, and photolithography
• Develop in-house microscope control software: write device adapters and scientist user interfaces to support integration of hardware into automation workflows
• Design, prototype, and productionalize accessories to enable automation (sample holders, stage modifications, etc.) 
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to spec system requirements and maintain accurate development plans
• Work closely with data engineers to integrate data outputs into databases and analysis pipelines
• Develop and implement testing protocols to validate system performance and stability, and develop data-driven solutions to improve workflows
• Generate and update SOPs for automation workflows
• Create and maintain operating specs and thorough documentation for production hardware and software systems
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement in system efficiency and reliability
• Provide on-call support for hardware and software for scientists during live process runs
• Develop user-facing documentation and trainings

Additional Responsibilities

• This is an onsite position

Required Qualifications

• BS in optical engineering, physics, biomedical, electrical engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience, or a PhD (in a relevant field) and 3 years of industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex engineering solutions on schedule
• Extensive hands-on experience with imaging systems, and a deep working knowledge of microscope components
• Experience with µManager is strongly preferred
• Software development experience using Python, C , or comparable programming languages
• Track record of system design and integration, from concept through production 
• Successful track record of leading multi-functional technical projects
• Commitment to positive and innovative team-oriented culture
• Passion for scaling biological data collection toward patient impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ML/computer vision for image analysis
• Familiarity with Git and DevOps practices
• Experience with developing Napari plug-ins
• Vendor management experience for sourcing equipment and materials
• Experience with liquid handlers (on-scope liquid handlers and/or Hamilton experience preferred)
• Experience working with digital micromirror devices and other patterned illumination is preferred
• Strong project management skills