Microscopy Laboratory Executive (Electron Microscopy)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a candidate for the operation and maintenance of an Electron Microscopy Facility. The role requires an MSc or PhD and at least 4 years of relevant experience with electron microscopes, including user training and documenting procedures. Candidates must be responsible and capable of high-quality electron spectroscopy. This position ensures smooth lab operations and supports outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in using and/or managing electron microscopes.
• Capable of performing atomic-resolution STEM imaging and high-quality electron spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Electron Microscopy Facility.
• Provide user training and support for operation of the TEM, STEM, and FIBs.
• Plan maintenance and repair work in advance, liaising with manufacturers.
• Keep documentation of standard operation procedures up-to-date.

Skills

Responsible attitude

User interaction

Atomic-resolution STEM imaging

High-quality electron spectroscopy

Education

MSc or PhD degree

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The candidate will:

• Take overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Electron Microscopy Facility in MSE. This facility includes an aberration-corrected scanning TEM (JEOL ARM200 STEM), a JEOL 2800 TEM, two dual-beam focused ion beams (FIBs) and associated equipment such as dedicated specimen holders, sample preparation facilities, and computer hardware.
• Provide user training and occasionally support to ad-hoc requests for the operation of the TEM, STEM and FIBs.
• Ensure smooth operation of the facilities by planning maintenance and repair work in advance, by liaising with the instrument manufacturers and the building maintenance team.
• Be the first point of contact of the Electron Microscopy Facility, both for the users, and towards the instrument manufacturers.
• Be willing to occasionally fulfil duties after office hours: as the first point of contact in case of calamities in the lab.
• Be responsible for keeping the documentation of the standard operation procedures up-to-date.
• Ensure the safety of the labs is in good order and keep the safety documents of the facility up to date.
• Assist on lab tours when there are visitors and outreach events.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD degree.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required in using and/or managing electron microscopes.
• The candidate must have a responsible attitude towards the smooth operation of the facility and be able to interact easily with various users and equipment vendors.
• The candidate must be capable of performing (or willing to learn) atomic-resolution STEM imaging, and high-quality electron spectroscopy, including data processing and the sharing of these results with the ad-hoc users.