Research Engineer - Gladstone

Location: 
1650 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
United States
Job Posted Date: 
June 22, 2022
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Life Sciences

We are currently hiring a Research Engineer with experience in Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision. We have projects that focus on disease mechanisms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s Disease (HD), and Parkinson’s Disease (PD).  The person in this position will own their computational projects, keep up to date on cutting edge research, and propose and realize solutions to impactful problems.

With robotic microscopes, we collect images and time-lapse movies of fluorescently-labeled neurons. We use our microscopy system to extract various types of biological information about how patient-derived neurons with neurological disease variants grow, connect and behave. Engineers in our lab are involved with every step of data acquisition and analysis from programming new features on the robotic microscopes, deploying tools for better image analysis, and analyzing data for disease phenotypes. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, has high standards for themselves, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred skills:

  • Advanced degree
  • Experience with genomics

Additional Information:

  • Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
  • Be a part of big ideas and consider Gladstone. Your difference will make a difference in human health.
  • Gladstone is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics or related field
  • or 2+ years’ experience with a BS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics, or related field
  • TensorFlow or Torch
  • Programming experience in Python, Java
  • Statistical skills: exploratory data analysis
How to Apply: 

Apply at the Gladstone Institutes career site: https://gladstone.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/San-Francisco/Research-Engineer_REQ-1264. Please include cover letter and resume.

Location: 
San Francisco
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California