Job Opportunity: Applications Scientist for Fluorescence Microscopy
 
The Scanalytics division of CSPI is looking again to add to our growing
team of Applications Scientists.  The new position is for our Fluorescence
Microscopy product line which includes software-based instruments for
performing high-resolution, quantitative 3D fluorescence microscopy.  The
current product offering consists of microscope sytems designed for
high-resolution 2D and 3D imaging and analysis of delicate
fluorescently-labeled specimens and employs the deconvolution methods
developed by the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  While this
technology is often confused with confocal microscopy, it was originally
developed and optimized for performing studies which cannot be done in the
harsh imaging environment of confocal  methods.  Applicants, therefore,
should have a working familiarity with confocal techniques and applications
as well as a basic understanding of photobleaching, photodamage,  and
fluorophore characteristics as they present challenges to performing
high-resolution microscopy.
 
The position requires that you interact with potential and current
customers to answer their questions on how the Scanalytics products may be
configured to be most appropriate for their work and to perform benchmark
studies.  You will be called upon to perform installations of the
instruments, to deliver technical presentations to interested audiences,
and to travel with sales representatives (domestic and international) to
answer technical questions.  Your experience will be needed to help in the
design of new products and to write technical bulletins regarding current
products.
 
The ideal candidate will bring several years of hands-on experience with
biological fluorescence microscopy, especially computer-based (PC)
instruments as applied in this work.  A good working knowledge of research
cameras and microscope automation equipment is also desired.  The position
will involve approximately 50% travel away from our Boston-area office.  A
BS in the life sciences or biomedical engineering is highly desirable.
 
Persons interested in exploring this exciting opportunity are encouraged to
send their resume to:
 
David Hitrys
Product Manager - Microscopy Systems
Scanalytics
40 Linnell Circle
Billerica, MA  01821
 
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More information:  http:\\www.scanalytics.com