Biophysicist – Photonics & Optical Systems

Biophysicist - Photonics & Bioelectronics Location: Cambridge, MA Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Salary: $80,000-$110,000 per year, depending on experience We are seeking a Biophysicist to join an innovative life sciences technology company developing advanced diagnostic and sensing technologies.

This is a hands-on laboratory position focused on developing and integrating optical, electronic, and fluidic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and characterize optical systems, including lenses, objectives, collimation, and focusing.
• Build and align laser-based excitation and detection systems on a photonic bench.
• Work with Thorlabs or equivalent optical hardware.
• Design front-end electronics for small-signal detection in high-noise environments.
• Work with amplification, instrumentation amplifiers, shielding, and signal detection.
• Apply fluidics principles to sensing-system design.
• Integrate optics, electronics, and fluidics into sensing systems.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments.
• Characterize prototypes and analyze experimental results.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on experimental development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biophysics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optics, or a related field.
• Candidates with a Master's degree and strong relevant experience may also be considered.
• Hands-on experience with photonics/optical bench work.
• Experience with laser alignment, collimation, and focusing.
• Experience with Thorlabs or equivalent optical equipment.
• Knowledge of electronics for small-signal detection and high-noise environments.
• Understanding of amplification, instrumentation amplifiers, shielding, and signal detection.
• Theoretical understanding of fluidics physics.
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fluorescence in biological applications.
• Microfluidics experience.
• Python programming.
• Experience with machine learning, including PyTorch or Keras.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000-$110,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity opportunity
• Research budget
• Publication and patent co-authorship opportunities

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a current resume highlighting their experience in photonics, optics, lasers, electronics, or biophysics.