Neuralink
Histopathology Intern
Austin, Texas, United States +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
Austin - ATX1 - Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a listed or related discipline.
About the job
Supports routine histology and develops volumetric tissue preparation and imaging workflows to evaluate tissue-device interactions in preclinical studies.
What you'll do
- Optimize and validate tissue-clearing and lightsheet fluorescence microscopy workflows; maintain, calibrate, and operate imaging and histology equipment.
- Process tissue samples, including embedding, sectioning, slide preparation, and staining; document protocols and data workflows.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, support study deliverables, and assist with laboratory upkeep, safety, and inventory.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Basic understanding of anatomy, neuroanatomy, and light/fluorescence microscopy principles.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety standards, fume hood operation, and handling biohazardous/chemical materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
Nice to have
- 6+ months of relevant academic coursework or wet-lab experience handling biological tissues and standard histology techniques.
- Experience with tissue clearing, lightsheet fluorescence microscopy, 3D image analysis software, medical device research, or neuroscience applications.
Pay
$25/Hr USD (hourly rate; Texas individuals only)
Tools
lightsheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM), Imaris, ImageJ/Fiji, Python, MATLAB
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