Research Scientist
Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
Summary
Posted: Jun 20, 2025
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200607918
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Description
APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Work closely with cross-functional team members from experimental studies, mechanical engineering, system electrical engineering, software, algorithms, simulations, and optical engineering to distill, interpret and analyze experimental findings that inform sensor and algorithm specifications. Perform data collection, multivariate analysis (PCA, CLS, PLS) and simulations (Monte Carlo) of spectroscopic SWIR datasets for quantitative estimation of important parameters using MATLAB and Python. Develop, optimize and validate methods to characterize absorption and scattering of turbid media using spectroscopic methods such as transmission and reflectance FTIR. Design, develop and characterize scattering phantoms with desired optical properties using volumetric and gravimetric chemistry techniques to enable qualification of optical sensors. Responsible for bring-up, characterization and qualification of instruments that generate data used to better understand light scattering in turbid media and heterogenous media (OCT, US, LSCI). Develop, optimize and validate microneedle-based methods for extracting micro volumes of bodily fluids and quantifying constituents using lab assays and spectroscopic instrumentation. 40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $165,500 - $248,700/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
Interpreting and analyzing spectroscopic SWIR datasets for quantitative estimation of analyte concentrations, physiological parameters and sources of measurement error using multivariate regression.
Developing tissue phantoms with desired optical properties and interpreting their interactions with optical systems via statistical analyses and simulations utilizing PCA, CLS, PLS, and Monte Carlo.
Experience with bring up, measurements and interpretation of sensor data from OCT, US, and LSCI to understand light scattering interactions in turbid media, tissue physiology and effects of the human-instrument interface.
Using wet and dry chemistry methods to prepare and characterize absorption and scattering of physiological constituents via transmission and reflectance FTIR.
Developing, implementing and analyzing data from microvolume extraction methods that characterize the constituents of bodily fluids using lab assays and spectroscopic analysis techniques.
Developing tools that handle data parsing, processing and data quality using SQL, MATLAB and Python.
Experience with the following instrumentation: UV/Vis, fluorescence, near- and mid-infrared systems based on transmission and reflectance FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, liquid handling systems, particle sizers, density meters, analytical balances, and pH meters.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
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