The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) (https://www.czbiohub.org/sf/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.
Our Vision
Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.
The Opportunity
The Computational Microscopy Platform (www.czbiohub.org/comp-micro/) led by Shalin Mehta builds imaging technologies to analyze the dynamics of cells across biological scales ranging from organelles to zebrafish larvae. We develop computational imaging methods to visualize physical and molecular properties of live cells and zebrafish with increased accuracy, resolution, and throughput. We develop deep learning methods to analyze dynamic cell states from the high-dimensional image data. We collaborate with groups within the CZ Biohub Network and with university collaborators to discover biological mechanisms and pursue therapeutic opportunities using these technology platforms.
We are looking for a passionate Associate R&D Engineer to accelerate our work in smart microscopy of organ development and infection response in zebrafish. This role will focus on using and refining our live imaging systems, e.g., Mantis (https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.19.572435v1) , and python automation software, e.g., shrimPy (https://github.com/czbiohub-sf/shrimPy) and coPylot (https://github.com/czbiohub-sf/copylot) for high-throughput imaging of the dynamics of developing organs and immune cells in zebrafish. The individual will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of microscope developers, automation engineers, deep learning engineers, immunologists, and zebrafish biologists. Successful candidates will have prior experience with modern scientific instrumentation, demonstrated coding skills, and interest in biology.
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We seek to recruit individuals with foundational skills, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to pursue ambitious projects through collaborations. Prior experience related to the projects mentioned above is nice to have, but not required
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The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub requires all employees, contractors, and interns, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster vaccine dose, if eligible, by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated or obtain a booster dose because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date.
Compensation
What We Provide
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We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do everyday. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.
The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.
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