Electron Microscopy Specialist

Tecnológico de Monterrey; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electron Microscopy Specialist at Tecnológico de Monterrey will support advanced characterization of materials by operating, maintaining, and optimizing electron microscopy and microanalysis equipment. The role includes training users and collaborating with students, researchers, and industry partners on equipment use and data interpretation.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of laboratory experience, with strong analytical skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of lab, instrumentation, or research experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English (minimum B2) for technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electron microscopy instrumentation and analytical systems.
• Train students, researchers, faculty, industry partners, and external users.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Laboratory experience

English for technical communication

Instrumentation operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials science, Physics, Chemistry, Nanotechnology or Engineering

Tools

Electron microscopy

TEM/SEM

Job description

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1. What will you do?

As an Electron Microscopy Specialist, your main challenge will be to support the advanced characterization of materials through the operation, maintenance, and optimization of electron microscopy and microanalysis equipment, as well as user training.

2. How will you do it?

Your main responsibilities will include:

Operate and maintain electron microscopy instrumentation and associated analytical systems.

2. User support and training

Train students, researchers, faculty members, industry partners, and external users in the use of laboratory equipment and services.

3. Sample preparation and analysis

Provide support with sample preparation, experimental planning, image acquisition, and data interpretation.

4. Documentation and quality control

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, service records, and technical documentation.

5. Equipment maintenance

Coordinate preventive maintenance, consumables management, and interactions with suppliers.

6. Facility development

Contribute to the continuous improvement of microscopy services and laboratory capabilities.

3. What are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a completed bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Engineering, or a related field. Graduate studies are preferred.

You should have one to three years of experience working in laboratories, instrumentation, testing, or research. Experience operating scientific instrumentation is desirable.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, a service-oriented mindset, and proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level.

Work arrangement and location: On-site, Monterrey Campus.

At Tecnológico de Monterrey, we are committed to the principle of equal opportunity. Therefore, we do not discriminate based on age, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, socioeconomic status, health status, religious beliefs, political affiliation, or disability.

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