Principal Scientist, Optical Design & Microscopy

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vertex pharmaceuticalsSan Diego (CA)

Photonics Engineers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, located in San Diego, seeks a Principal Scientist to lead optical design and advanced imaging instrument development within the Engineering & Applied Physics group. You will work with physicists, biologists, chemists, and software specialists to create custom instruments that accelerate drug discovery. The role requires a PhD with 8+ years of relevant experience in optics and imaging, including modalities like widefield, confocal, light sheet, super-resolution, or

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