Imaging Specialist

Arcadia Science
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 140,000 - 190,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Communication","Troubleshooting","Open science mindset"]

Operate and maintain a microscopy core as the technical anchor for imaging across Arcadia’s therapeutics R&D. Oversee high-content microscopy and spectroscopy instruments, consult with scientists on experiments from sample prep through analysis, and train collaborators on confocal, widefield, super-resolution, FLIM, Raman/CRS systems. Build automated acquisition and Python/FIJI/CellProfiler image analysis pipelines, maintain SOPs and documentation, and help expand imaging capabilities through open publications and vendor coordination.

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Imaging Specialist

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Job Summary

Operate and maintain a microscopy core as the technical anchor for imaging across Arcadia’s therapeutics R&D. Oversee high-content microscopy and spectroscopy instruments, consult with scientists on experiments from sample prep through analysis, and train collaborators on confocal, widefield, super-resolution, FLIM, Raman/CRS systems. Build automated acquisition and Python/FIJI/CellProfiler image analysis pipelines, maintain SOPs and documentation, and help expand imaging capabilities through open publications and vendor coordination.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot microscopy and spectroscopy instruments, including scheduling, service contracts, and vendor relationships.
  • •Consult with scientists on imaging experiments across sample preparation, acquisition, processing, and analysis to match tools/workflows to scientific questions.
  • •Provide training and ongoing technical support for confocal, widefield, super-resolution, FLIM, Raman, and CARS systems.
  • •Run acquisitions on behalf of collaborators when needed, including sample prep and clean handoffs when not needed.
  • •Build and maintain automated acquisition workflows and image processing/analysis pipelines (FIJI, CellProfiler, Python-based), plus SOPs and documentation to keep the core reproducible.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 140,000 - 190,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •PhD in cell biology, biophysics, bioengineering, or related field, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience running or supporting an imaging core or advanced microscopy lab.
  • •Deep technical fluency with confocal, widefield, and super-resolution microscopy; familiarity with FLIM, Raman, or CRS is a strong plus.
  • •Ability to maintain and troubleshoot complex optical systems, including light paths, lasers, cameras, and stage automation.
  • •Experience designing imaging experiments on live samples across multiple organisms or cell types.
  • •Programming experience with Python (plus familiarity with bash, version control, and FIJI or NIS-Elements macro/script-level automation).
Experience:MicroscopyCell biologyBiophysicsLife sciencesNon-model organisms
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:CommunicationTroubleshootingOpen science mindset
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Nikon Ti2-EYokogawa CSU-W1 SoRaLeica Stellaris 8Confocal microscopySpinning disk confocalWidefield microscopySuper-resolution microscopyFLIMRamanCRSCARSFIJICellProfilerPythonBashVersion controlNIS-ElementsProtocols.ioCellposeStarDist

Company Brief

Arcadia Science
Arcadia Science builds and operates advanced biological research platforms and infrastructure to accelerate discovery and translation in biotechnology, offering lab automation, cell-line engineering, and data-driven experimental services for researchers and companies.
Industry: Scientific Research
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