Cryo-EM Imaging Scientist

Stanford University; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cryo-EM Specialist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory supports state-of-the-art electron microscopy facilities, collaborating with a diverse team to enable single particle and tomography studies. You will operate seven Thermo Fisher cryoEM instruments and two cryoET systems, assist users, and maintain instrument performance and safety.

Reporting to the SLAC Manager, you will train new staff and researchers, develop data collection enhancements, and contribute to publications while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in a related scientific field with 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of transmission electron microscopy and cryo-EM principles.
• Ability to learn and master scientific software and data handling.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cryo-EM specimens and operate microscopes for cryo-specimens.
• Screen cryo-EM samples for suitability in structural research.
• Perform quality assessments of data collection and load samples.
• Collect and evaluate image data; assist researchers on projects.
• Train new staff and users; develop data collection enhancements.
• Maintain equipment and logs; collaborate with vendors as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural biology, biophysics, physics, biochemistry, chemistry or bioengineering

Tools

Cryo-EM instruments

Electron microscopy

Job description

The Cryo-EM Specialist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory supports state-of-the-art electron microscopy facilities, collaborating with a diverse team to enable single particle and tomography studies. You will operate seven Thermo Fisher cryoEM instruments and two cryoET systems, assist users, and maintain instrument performance and safety.

Reporting to the SLAC Manager, you will train new staff and researchers, develop data collection enhancements, and contribute to publications while