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Utah State University

Postdoctoral Fellow II

Logan, UT · On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Experience with fluorescence microscopy and live-cell imaging * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary ...

Penn State University

Researcher

University Park, PA · On-site

Design, execute, and advance live-cell and confocal fluorescence microscopy experiments across multiple ongoing projects, and help oversee microscope use in the lab. * Develop, apply, and optimize ...

Ohio State University

$46K - $63K/yr

Required Qualifications Ability to interact in a highly multidisciplinary environment; experience with cellular biology, molecular biology, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, live-cell imaging ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Design, execute, and advance live-cell and confocal fluorescence microscopy experiments across multiple ongoing projects, and help oversee microscope use in the lab. * Develop, apply, and optimize ...

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How much do fluorescence microscopy jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for fluorescence microscopy in the United States is $105,145.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is fluorescence microscopy?

A Fluorescence Microscopy job involves using specialized microscopes and fluorescent dyes to study biological samples at a microscopic level. Professionals in this field work in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, imaging cells, tissues, or molecular structures. Responsibilities may include sample preparation, image analysis, and troubleshooting microscope equipment. This role is crucial in biomedical research, diagnostics, and drug development. Strong expertise in microscopy techniques and data interpretation is typically required.

What types of samples or experiments will I typically work with in fluorescence microscopy?

In a Fluorescence Microscopy role, you will often prepare and analyze biological samples such as cells, tissues, or small organisms, applying fluorescent labeling techniques to visualize specific structures or molecules. Your daily work may include designing experiments, optimizing imaging protocols, and interpreting data for research or diagnostics. Collaboration with other scientists or lab technicians is common, as projects can be multidisciplinary and require input from different areas of expertise. This hands-on, research-driven environment offers opportunities to develop new imaging techniques and contribute to scientific discoveries.

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Infographic showing various Fluorescence Microscopy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,145 per year, or $50.6 per hour.

Staff Research Associate II

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

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JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Research Associate II (SRA II) will contribute, as part of the structural biology team, to studies to better understand synuclein and tau prions that accumulated in neurodegenerative diseases. The SRA II will also help to characterize aggregates that are formed in our cellular and animal model systems, to understand how closely their atomic structures resemble those found in human patients, as well as their cellular localization. The employee will also be expected to develop proficiency in transmission electron microscopy and fluorescence microscopy, for structural characterization of protein ultrastructures. The structural biology team is a key part of the overall multidisciplinary Drug Discovery research effort whose research interests span many fields of scientific research and report to the Team Leader. The goal of the team is to identify effective therapeutics against neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and multiple system atrophy.
The Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND) at UCSF is pursuing a cutting-edge blend of basic science and clinical medicine to provide outstanding care to those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 1999, the IND is committed to creating therapeutics that will halt diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and dementia resulting from traumatic brain injuries. The IND is poised to make serious contributions to this struggle at the frontier of neuroscience and medicine. The mission of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases is to discover causes and develop cures for these illnesses with an innovative program of basic research and clinical medicine. The IND's founding director is Nobel Laureate Stanley B. Prusiner, MD.
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DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.
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YIsolate tau and alpha-synuclein filaments from patient tissues and animal and cellular model systems of interest
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YFollowing training, perform fluorescence and electron microscopy methods
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Perform protein expression and purification, and perform biochemical assays.
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YCommunicate with the supervisor and other IND staff to prioritize projects as further knowledge is gained
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • BA/BS in Biochemistry, or a related Biological Science field and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge or experience in a research laboratory, including molecular cloning, cell culture and maintaining biological safety protocols.
  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in protein biochemistry.
  • Computer literacy on both Macintosh and PC, MS-Office suite and basic statistical analysis software.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:
  • none

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in sample preparation for or performance of transmission electron microscopy
  • Experience in confocal or cryo-confocal fluorescence microscopy
  • Experience in cell sorting
  • Experience in mammalian cell culture

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