Subsense
Neuroscience Technician (Summer Intern)
TLDR
Contribute directly to cutting-edge research in brain-computer interface technology through hands-on laboratory experiments and impactful scientific studies.
About Subsense
Subsense is a deep-tech company developing the world’s first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Our mission is to unlock direct communication between the human brain and AI - starting with medical applications such as stroke recovery and moving toward cognitive enhancement for healthy users. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Subsense brings together leading scientists and engineers to redefine the future of human–machine interaction.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Neuroscience Technician Intern to join our team and contribute directly to our in vivo research program. This is a hands-on, lab-based summer internship for an undergraduate student or early-career candidate with stereotactic injection experience and an interest in translational neuroscience.
You will work alongside our research team to support and advance experiments that are central to our technology development — with real scientific impact from day one.
Key Responsiblities
Perform stereotactic surgeries for intracranial injections in mice (viral vectors, nanoparticles, or other agents)
Maintain animal colony and support basic husbandry under IACUC protocols
Contribute to ongoing in vivo experiments and participate in experimental design discussions
Maintain detailed, organized lab records and surgical logs
Run behavioral assays to assess motor and cognitive outcomes (a plus)
Perform histological processing, tissue sectioning, staining, and imaging (a plus)
Support data collection and preliminary analysis
Collaborate across the research team to keep experiments moving efficiently
What You'll Bring
Currently enrolled in a bachelors program in Neuroscience, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated, hands-on experience with stereotactic injections in mice — this is a hard requirement
Proficiency in rodent handling and aseptic surgical technique
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols precisely
Comfortable working independently in a lab environment
Location: Palo Alto and Mountain View lab sites (on-site)
Experience running behavioral assays in rodents (open field, rotarod, sucrose preference, fear conditioning, etc.)
Histology skills: tissue sectioning (cryostat or vibratome), immunofluorescence staining, confocal or fluorescence imaging
Familiarity with viral vectors (AAV serotypes, injection titers, expression timelines)
Experience with any in vivo recording or imaging modalities
Must-have experience
Strong plus
Subsense is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Subsense is pioneering the first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface that uses advanced plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. We aim to facilitate direct communication between the human brain and AI, beginning with medical applications like stroke recovery and extending to cognitive enhancement for healthy individuals. By bringing together top scientists and engineers, we are set on redefining human–machine interaction.
- Founded
- Founded 2024
- Industry
- Biotechnology
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