Scientist II (Microbiology)

PDS Tech, Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Scientist in Eugene, OR.
Position Summary:
- The Scientist II will be responsible for supporting the development of products and solutions for the detection of cellular targets and functions using fluorescence microscopy.
Responsibilities:
- Support product development activities
- Work with other biologists on a cross-functional team
- Grow and plate cells, stain with fluorescent reagents, and generate image data
- Annotate images to support development of image analysis algorithms
- Quantitative analysis of experimental data
- Execute and communicate technical lab work
- May serve as the technical lead on cross-functional teams
- Perform tasks independently with guidance
- Excellent data organizational skills
- Contributes well-considered ideas for new products and improvements to procedures
Minimum Qualifications :
- M.S. Degree in biology, bioengineering or related field, with relevant industrial or academic experience or a B.S. with 2 years of relevant industrial or academic experience.
- Experience or knowledge of multiplex fluorescence microscopy
- Working knowledge of fluorescence microscopy, and quantitative imaging and data analysis (e.g. ImageJ)
- Familiarity with diverse sample types and processing methods, including adherent and suspension cell lines, and cryo-preserved and FFPE tissue sections
- Demonstrated ability to work alongside scientists and engineers in a team environment
- Ability to work independently
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills
Pr ef e* *r r* *ed Q* *ual i* *f i* *c ati o* *ns (* *nice to ha v* *e )* *:
- Experience developing multicolor panel design in flow cytometry or microscopy
- Experience in image annotation for the development of machine learning algorithms
- Previous industrial product development experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experimental design, execution, and data analysis
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.