Biophotonics Laser Applications Scientist

Iris Scientific•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Iris Scientific is seeking a Biophotonics Application Scientist for a world-leading manufacturer of advanced laser systems. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on integrating ultrafast and visible/diode laser systems into microscopy setups, particularly for two-photon microscopy. The role involves running in-lab demonstrations, acting as a technical liaison between laser technology and biological imaging, and collaborating with sales, product management, and R&D teams. The ideal candidate will have experience integrating ultrafast lasers into two-photon setups and the ability to translate complex laser parameters into understandable benefits for biologists. The position offers a growth path into senior customer-facing and product roles.

Requirements

PhD preferred (MSc required) in physics, biophysics, optics, or a closely related field.
Hands-on experience integrating ultrafast lasers into two-photon microscopy, ideally on home-built or custom systems — including beam alignment, dispersion/GDD management, and pulse optimization.
Genuine working knowledge of ultrafast laser technology and its key parameters — not laser design or build, but a real understanding of how ultrafast lasers behave and integrate.
Familiarity with visible and diode laser systems and their use in fluorescence, confocal, and related biophotonics techniques.
Ability to translate technical laser concepts into clear application value for biological imaging customers.
Confident communicator in person and remotely, with excellent presentation and writing skills.
Independent, well-organized self-starter, eager to grow within the role.
Ability to travel up to 25% throughout the US and internationally.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with additional microscopy techniques — light sheet, spinning disk confocal, super-resolution, SHG — is a strong bonus.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute laser demonstrations for key customers, both on the company's in-house microscope and at customer sites.
Work with sales and application scientists to define the requirements for successful demonstrations, then design and build the experiments to test them.
Integrate the company's lasers — ultrafast and visible/diode — into multiphoton, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy setups, managing dispersion and downstream optics to deliver performance at the sample plane.
Collaborate with academic partners to develop and demonstrate new application capabilities.
Translate laser performance into application impact — communicating the "so what" for customers' imaging and experiments.
Write or contribute to application notes, whitepapers, and journal articles.
Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and workshops across the Americas.
Visit the manufacturing facility in Europe to build familiarity with the full product range.