Microscopy Intern

Elephas

Position: Microscopy Intern

Department: Research and Development - Microscopy

Type: Internship

Location: Headquarters in Madison, WI

Summary

Elephas is a Madison, WI based biotechnology start-up company working to build an instrument and assay platform that will inform how clinicians treat cancer patients around the world. We are seeking an Microscopy Intern to who is looking to join a group of motivated people driven to provide hope to cancer patients globally.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for scientific discovery and data-driven research, a commitment to team success, and be pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering, computer science, biology, bioinformatics, or a related field. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with advanced biological imaging data, image processing techniques, and machine learning methods in a growing and innovative company.

What Will You Do?

• Augment training datasets using image processing techniques such as flipping, rotating, scaling, and de-noising of microscopy images
• Select, train, and optimize machine learning models for automated cell detection
• Validate and test trained models to assess performance and support initial deployment
• Work with high-density 3D biological imaging datasets
• Collaborate with internal teams responsible for data acquisition, preprocessing, and generation of training labels
• Coordinate with external consultants supporting image augmentation and advising on model selection
• Perform manual identification and labeling of cells using training labels and tablet-based annotation tools
• Identify cellular features using image contrast and structural characteristics such as nuclei and cell membranes
• Participate in data analysis and contribute to development of automated detection workflows
• Maintain organized documentation of datasets, model training, and experimental results

What Will You Need?

• Currently working towards a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biology, or a related field
• Experience with image processing or computer vision techniques
• Familiarity with machine learning or deep learning frameworks
• Experience working with large imaging datasets or multidimensional image data
• Experience with data visualization and analysis tools
• Self-starter, able to work independently and take initiative
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.