Microbiologist & Researcher

NanoScout is a FoodTech company operating within the Fresh Start incubator. The company develops AI-driven software paired with advanced microscopy protocols to detect contaminants for the food and beverage industry.

Location: Kiryat Shmona, Israel (Fresh Start FoodTech Incubator)

Job Description

NanoScout is seeking a full-time, hands-on, collaborative, and detail-oriented MSc Microbiologist & Researcher to join our biological-R&D team in Kiryat Shmona. In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to design and optimize experimental protocols for microorganisms imaging and detection.

The position is expected to start at the beginning of October.

Key Responsibilities

Design, execute, and validate microbiology and assay protocols for contaminant detection in food matrices.

Develop, optimize, and standardize complex sample preparation workflows for microscopic analysis.

Execute high-resolution structural characterization and imaging using SEM and light microscopy platforms.

Analyze experimental data, troubleshoot biological protocols, and document findings systematically.

Collaborate daily with the cross-functional R&D team- including software  and algorithm engineers, and to integrate biological workflows with AI analysis algorithms.

Maintain laboratory equipment, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety standards, and inventory.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: M.Sc. in Microbiology, Micology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.

Core Experience: Proven hands-on experience in classical and molecular microbiology techniques, culturing, sample prep, and assay development.

Technical Skills: Strong background in experimental design, quantitative data analysis, and laboratory protocol optimization.

Soft Skills: Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills, highly analytical, detail-oriented, independent problem solver with fluent technical English communication skills.

Advantages (Nice-to-Have)

Hands-on experience in advanced microscopy techniques, specifically Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy (brightfield and fluorescence).

Background in yeast microbiology, including culturing, yeast morphology, and sample preparation techniques.

Prior experience in the FoodTech, food diagnostics, or medical devices industries.

Familiarity with image analysis workflows or working alongside computer vision and AI engineering teams.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to oren@nanoscout.com with the subject line "Application: MSc Microbiologist & Researcher".