Scientist - In Vivo Operations

About the Company

Merge Labs is a frontier research lab with the mission of bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability, agency and experience. We’re pursuing this goal by developing fundamentally new approaches to brain-computer interfaces that interact with the brain at high bandwidth, integrate with advanced AI, and are ultimately safe and accessible for anyone to use.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and scale high-throughput in vivo neuroscience studies in rodents, focusing on stereotaxic surgeries and delivery methods
• Oversee full experimental pipelines including dosing, monitoring, imaging, and endpoint procedures
• Design, develop, and optimize novel in vivo methodologies
• Develop, establish, and characterize novel animal models to evaluate engineered protein functionality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine gene delivery for targeted CNS expression
• Contribute to custom experimental setups integrating imaging and neuromodulation technologies
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, regulatory, and biosafety standards
• Mentor and guide Research Associates to support scaling of in vivo operations

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent experience in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience
• Demonstrated hands-on in vivo research experience with expertise in rodent brain surgery
• Proven ability to design and execute end-to-end in vivo studies
• Strong understanding of experimental rigor, reproducibility, and data quality
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with molecular tools such as Optogenetics, Chemogenetics, or Sonogenetics
• Experience with gene delivery
• Experience with ultrasound
• Experience in immunology