AFM Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-clinical and clinical AFM-based research to characterize the nanomechanical properties of solid tumors.
• Develop and refine measurement protocols, including sample preparation methods, measurement standards, and custom specimen holder design.
• Optimize and execute measurement routines both at ARTIDIS facilities and customer sites.
• Prepare technical documentation, study reports, work instructions (WIs), and test plans in compliance with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 standards.
• Provide on-site support and troubleshooting for clinical and research teams, adapting to hospital and laboratory schedules.
• Improve AFM data analysis pipelines, conduct advanced statistical analyses, and support analytical validation testing.
• Validate the performance of new devices and measurement tools on biological samples in clinical settings.
• Develop training protocols and education for internals and externals.
• Gather and document user requirements and feedback to guide ongoing development and product improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with hospital partners and customers through regular site visits and workflow support.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with a focus on AFM or scanning probe microscopy.
• Proven experience in AFM measurements of biological samples, tissue/cell nanomechanics, sample preparation, and quantitative data analysis.
• Familiar with medical device operations, ISO 13485, FDA guidelines, CE Marking, and international regulatory frameworks.
• Skilled in technical training, application support, and tailoring AFM solutions to end-user needs.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot AFM systems, optimize measurement workflows, and collaborate in multidisciplinary environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently in the USA.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for technical documentation, presentations, and scientific discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple AFM-related projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.