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Bio Imaging Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Technical Support Scientist

Newark, CA · On-site

$63K - $104K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling ... IHC, ISH, and Imaging. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Must be adept at diagnosing ...

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Technical Support Scientist

Newark, CA · On-site

$63K - $104K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling ... IHC, ISH, and Imaging. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Must be adept at diagnosing ...

Biologics Sales Specialist (San Diego)

San Diego, CA

$91K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling ... Flow Imaging, High-Value Capital Equipment) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Entrepreneur ...

About Transcripta Bio Transcripta Bio is a preclinical-stage AI drug discovery company pioneering a ... Integrate data across multiple experimental modalities (transcriptomics, imaging, protein ...

About Transcripta Bio Transcripta Bio is a preclinical-stage AI drug discovery company pioneering a ... imaging, qPCR, immunocytochemistry, Western blot, ELISA, and quantitative protein assays. • ...

Scientist, Probe Design

Newark, CA

$89K - $146K/yr

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  • Vision

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  • Retirement

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By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling ... molecular biologists, imaging software scientists, biochemists and others * Post-graduate ...

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How much do bio imaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for bio imaging in California is $22.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $25.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bio imaging specialist?

To thrive as a Bio Imaging Specialist, you need a strong background in biology or biomedical sciences, expertise in microscopy techniques, and often an advanced degree (MSc or PhD). Familiarity with imaging software (such as ImageJ, Fiji, or Imaris) and experience with advanced imaging systems (like confocal or electron microscopes) are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with research teams and interpreting complex data. These skills and qualifications are vital for producing high-quality imaging data that drives scientific discovery and supports research objectives.

What is the difference between Bio Imaging vs Medical Imaging Technician?

AspectBio ImagingMedical Imaging Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in bio imaging, imaging technology, or related field; certifications like ARRT or equivalentAssociate's or bachelor's degree in radiologic technology; ARRT certification
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, biotech companies, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers
Industry UsageResearch, development, and advanced imaging applicationsPatient diagnosis and imaging procedures
Common Search/ComparisonBio Imaging vs Medical Imaging Technician

Bio Imaging professionals focus on advanced imaging techniques for research and development, often working in labs or academic settings. Medical Imaging Technicians primarily perform diagnostic imaging procedures in clinical environments. While both roles require similar certifications, their work environments and primary functions differ significantly.

What is bio imaging?

Bio imaging, or biological imaging, refers to a range of techniques used to visualize biological structures and processes within living organisms or cells. These methods include microscopy, MRI, CT scans, and other imaging technologies that help scientists and medical professionals study the form and function of tissues, organs, and molecules. Bio imaging is essential in medical diagnostics, research, and drug development, as it allows for non-invasive observation of biological systems. Advances in bio imaging have led to improved understanding of diseases and more effective treatments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in bio imaging, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in bio imaging often encounter challenges such as managing large datasets, ensuring image accuracy, and keeping up with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams—such as biologists, engineers, and IT specialists—is crucial to troubleshoot technical issues and interpret complex data. Staying updated through workshops, conferences, and specialized training helps address knowledge gaps and keeps skills current. Additionally, effective communication skills are essential for translating imaging results into actionable insights for research or clinical applications.
Infographic showing various Bio Imaging job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,208 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

E11 Bio - Scientist/Senior Scientist, Molecular Engineering & Sample Optimization

Convergent Research

Alameda, CA

$100K - $191K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

E11 Bio is on a mission to advance connectomics towards whole brain scale for humans and other mammals. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers engaged in a neuroscience moonshot project to develop a radical technology platform for scalable mammalian brain mapping. E11 Bio is a non-profit Convergent Research focused research organization located in Alameda, California, pursuing blue-skies neuroscience research yet operating like a nimble, tight-knit start-up. Read our technology roadmap.
E11 Bio is seeking a mission-aligned experimental scientist, equally at home at the bench, the microscope, and in quantitative data analysis, who brings an engineering approach to the full pipeline, from sample preparation through molecular readout tools. This role owns both optimizing the physical preparation of the tissue and engineering the reagent panels across two target types: comprehensive synapse identification and barcode epitopes. Reporting to the Barcoding Lead, you will define what high-quality tissue means quantitatively and will drive the improvement of high quality morphology and protein readout by working closely with molecular biology, imaging, and computational teams to support whole-brain connectomics.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and deploy an assay to systematically evaluate and improve the fixation quality and preservation of brain tissue

  • Establish and integrate quantitative metrics of molecular readout e.g. protein retention, antigenicity, and labeling quality across tissue preparation conditions 

  • Work closely with in vivo research technicians to design experiments, evaluate results, and optimize SOPs 

  • Drive the development of data-analysis pipelines to routinely generate key performance indicators of sample tissue quality

  • Generate an in-house pipeline for binder design/discovery, validation, and optimization of epitope-binder pairs in hydrogels to improve the readout of epitope barcode bits and relevant native synaptic proteins

  • Develop novel highly multiplexed protein readout strategies for protein barcodes and molecular annotation of synapses and cell types

OutcomesIn the first 6 Months
  • Defined key indicators for perfusion quality and deploy an assay to routinely capture these.

  • Incorporated protein retention, antigenicity, and specificity as per-stage metrics across the sample generation pipeline.

  • Deployed early perfusion or fixed tissue readout metrics that predict the final expanded tissue quality, including both overall preservation and specific markers of cellular health 

  • Recorded a measurable > 20% improvement in expanded ultrastructural image contrast compared to current baseline perfusion & gelation protocol 

  • First new epitope-binder designs in production

  • Developed assay for binder compatibility in expanded tissue, and validated this assay against existing pairs

  • Identified and validated a cocktail of binders for identifying most synapses via e.g. synaptic vesicle binding

 In 12 Months:
  • Evaluated the first set of designed epitope-binder pairs and synaptic protein-binder pairs and qualified in expanded tissue, 5+ binders exceeding commercial SOTA performance.

  • With collaborators, improved the multiplexed readout strategy to allow for routine incorporation into the imaging pipeline and a demonstrated increase in key barcode metrics (e.g. imaging speed or entropy increases)

  • Identified and validated multiple cocktails of binders for stratifying excitatory and inhibitory synapses


Scientist base salary range: $100K - 165K
Senior Scientist base salary range: $127K - 191K
This position is eligible for a team performance based bonus up to 20% of base salary and a 401k match up to 6% of base salary.
Total potential compensation range: $126K - 240K
E11 Bio, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

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