Histopathology Intern (Neuroscience)

Location: Austin, Texas, United States; onsite laboratory role with flexible hours, including off-hours and weekends.

Texas hourly rate: $25 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops devices that create a bidirectional interface with the brain to restore movement and sight and transform interaction with digital systems.

What you will do

• Optimize and validate tissue-clearing workflows and lightsheet fluorescence microscopy for three-dimensional tissue visualization.
• Maintain, calibrate, and operate optical hardware, lightsheet imaging systems, and automated histology equipment.
• Perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, and standard and special staining.
• Document protocols, image-acquisition parameters, and data-analysis pipelines according to laboratory SOPs and Good Documentation Practices.
• Collaborate with Pathology, Preclinical, and Surgical Engineering teams on tissue samples, high-resolution datasets, and study deliverables.
• Prepare reagents, manage inventory, and handle chemical and biohazardous waste.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, neuroanatomy, and light and fluorescence microscopy.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety, fume hood operation, and handling biohazardous and chemical materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work onsite in a controlled laboratory environment with exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, formalin, and other biohazardous or chemical materials.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 45 pounds and work flexible hours, including off-hours and weekends.

Nice to have

• At least six months of relevant coursework or wet-lab experience with biological tissues and standard histology techniques.
• Experience with tissue clearing and lightsheet fluorescence microscopy.
• Experience with Imaris, ImageJ/Fiji, Python, MATLAB, or other 3D image-analysis and volume-rendering tools.
• Exposure to medical device research or neuroscience applications.
• Ability to learn laboratory equipment quickly and troubleshoot technical procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with experts from multiple disciplines on brain-interface technology.
• Growth opportunities based on individual impact.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid holidays, commuter benefits, and provided meals.
• Interns are excluded from equity, parental leave, flexible time off, and initially from the 401(k) plan until they work 1,000 hours.