Laboratory Technician

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations ("CI") is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come Join, pamluminate, panluminate | molecular labeling and connectomics, as one of their newest Lab Technicians!

• Build What Has Never Existed Before

We are a Yale spinout creating a first-of-its-kind platform for 3D ultra structural imaging and spatial proteomics—uniting cellular and tissue architecture with multiplexed molecular data to unlock new frontiers in drug discovery, diagnostics, and systems biology.

• Backed by the NIH

Panluminate is supported by approximately $12M in non-dilutive funding, including grants from the NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health, one of the world’s leading funders of transformative biomedical research.

• Science With Real-World Impact

Our work directly advances national priorities around understanding brain function, disease mechanisms, and biological systems, developing novel imaging and analytical tools aligned with NIMH’s mission to transform how illness and complex biology are understood and treated.

• Revenue-Generating

We are already generating revenue and are well funded, giving you the rare chance to join a startup that is both innovative and financially grounded.

• Deep Tech at the Intersection of Disciplines

Our platform integrates proprietary chemistry, automation, advanced imaging hardware, and AI—perfect for builders who want to work across physics, biology, engineering, and data science.

• Be a Foundational Leader

Join as the first Head of Hardware/Engineering and define the technical direction, architecture, and culture of a category-defining company.

This is an entry-level role
, well suited for a recent graduate or someone looking to gain hands‑on industry lab experience. The position can be full-time or contract
, depending on availability and fit. Training will be provided.

• Assist with handling and processing of tissue samples
• Support antibody labeling and basic conjugation workflows
• Operate microfluidic and benchtop lab equipment under supervision
• Assist with fluorescence microscopy imaging
• Maintain clear lab records and follow established protocols
• Support senior scientists with day‑to‑day lab work

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field

• Familiarity with basic lab techniques (pipetting, solution prep, pH measurement, sample handling)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow protocols
• Reliable, organized, and able to work well as part of a team
• Prior research or lab coursework experience is a plus, but not required

Connecticut Innovations and its portfolio companies are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive, safe, and empowering workplaces for all.