SynVivo - Research Scientist - Organ--Chip & Microfluidic Systems

Location:

Huntsville, AL

Syn Vivo Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist with hands-on experience in microfluidic organ-on-chip systems and cell-based models
. The ideal candidate will have expertise in oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, toxicology, or a related field and a strong interest in applying microfluidic technologies to biomedical research.

The Research Scientist will design and execute experiments, develop and optimize organ-on-chip models and assays, analyze data, and collaborate with internal and external research partners. This role offers opportunities to contribute to new technology development, scientific publications, and grant proposals.

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments using microfluidic organ-on-chip platforms
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• Develop and optimize cell-based assays and disease-relevant organ-on-chip models.
• Perform cell culture, including primary cells, and related molecular, biochemical, immunological, and imaging assays.
• Operate and optimize microfluidic devices, including cell seeding, perfusion, culture, and treatment.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, customers, and external research partners to develop technical solutions.
• Support development and validation of new organ-on-chip models, assays, and applications.
• Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and grant proposals.

• Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field.
  Master's preferred;
  Ph.D. a plus.
• Hands-on experience with microfluidic organ-on-chip, tissue-on-chip, or microphysiological systems.
• Experience with mammalian and/or primary cell culture and cell-based assays.
• Strong experimental design, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, microscopy, or related techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with Syn Vivo or similar microfluidic platforms
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• Perfused cell culture, 3D culture, co-culture, or extracellular matrix systems.
• Organ-on-chip applications in oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, toxicology, or drug discovery.
• Microfluidic device fabrication, surface treatment, or other platform-development experience.
• Experience with quantitative imaging and data analysis.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Performance-based annual appraisals and salary increases.
• Individual performance bonuses.