Histotechnologist

HistotechnologistAt Nudge, our mission is to develop the best technology for interfacing with the brain to improve people's lives. We're starting with an approach that we believe can help the most people the fastest, and also allow us to learn as much about the brain as possible: developing a non-invasive, ultrasound-based device that can stimulate and image the brain at high resolution and depth. This is a vertically integrated effort building cutting-edge hardware, software, and research capabilities to create products that can benefit millions — and eventually billions — of people.To succeed, we need to assemble world-class teams across everything we do. We hire people who are exceptional at their craft, believe hard things are worth doing, and execute relentlessly — people who expect the highest levels of both rigor and integrity from each other.About the RoleWe're looking for a histotechnologist to own and execute histology workflows at Nudge, focused primarily on mouse and rat brain tissue. You'll be responsible for building the full histology pipeline: perfusion, prosection, embedding, sectioning, staining, and imaging — across both traditional and cutting-edge techniques, to understand the mechanisms of ultrasonic neuromodulation.As a histotechnologist at Nudge, you will:Perform routine and advanced histological processing of rodent brain tissue, including perfusion, prosection, fixation, embedding (paraffin and OCT), and sectioning via microtome, cryostat, and vibratomeExecute standard histological stains (H&E, special stains) and immunohistochemistry using both manual and automated staining platformsOperate and optimize tissue clearing platforms (electrophoretic, solvent-based) for whole-brain and thick-section imagingPrepare cleared tissue for light sheet fluorescence microscopy and volumetric 3D imagingOperate and maintain automated sectioning and tissue processing systemsPrepare and process samples for spatial omics platforms, including multiplexed protein imaging and spatial transcriptomics, with both RNA- and protein-based tagging approachesDevelop, optimize, and document SOPs for histological workflows, ensuring reproducibility and qualityCollaborate with research scientists to adapt tissue processing and staining strategies to specific experimental questionsAbout YouWe are looking for histotechnologists with at least 3 years of industry experience. Regardless of career level, you should have:Hands-on experience in histotechnology, with significant time spent processing rodent brain tissueProficiency across core histological techniques: microtomy (paraffin, cryo, vibratome), tissue embedding, H&E staining, and immunohistochemistryExperience with at least one tissue clearing method and associated imaging modalities (light sheet microscopy)Familiarity with automated staining and sectioning platformsHT(ASCP) certification or equivalent training; Bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field preferredHigh integrity and strong professional judgment