Merge Labs
Scientist - In Vivo Operations
$120K–$165K
San Francisco Bay Area · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of relevant postdoctoral or equivalent industry experience.
- Education
- PhD or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads and scales rodent in vivo research pipelines, including brain surgeries and delivery methods, to evaluate biological tools and support neurotechnology development.
What you'll do
- Design, execute, and scale rodent in vivo studies and optimize experimental methodologies.
- Develop animal models and collaborate on gene delivery, imaging, and neuromodulation approaches.
- Ensure animal welfare, regulatory, and biosafety compliance; mentor Research Associates.
What they ask for
- PhD or equivalent experience in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on in vivo research experience and strong expertise in rodent brain surgery.
- Ability to design and execute end-to-end in vivo studies.
- Strong understanding of experimental rigor, reproducibility, and data quality.
Nice to have
- Experience with Optogenetics, Chemogenetics, or Sonogenetics; gene delivery; ultrasound; or immunology.
Pay
$120K – $165K USD base salary
Tools
Optogenetics, Chemogenetics, Sonogenetics, ultrasound
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