Cryo-FIB/EM Imaging Specialist — Advanced Microscopy

Instruct-ERIC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cryo-FIB Research Specialist at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, VA focuses on cryo-FIB/SEM, cryo-light microscopy and CLEM, performing routine preparation, milling, imaging, and data collection for facility users and collaborators.

You will adapt existing protocols, stay current with literature, and train scientists. The role requires hands-on experience with cryo systems, careful documentation, and a collaborative approach to enable high-quality structural biology research.

Qualifications

• Hands-on with cryo instrumentation and sample prep.
• Experience operating cryo-FIB/SEM or cryo-EM systems preferred.
• Strong documentation and data management practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate cryo-FIB/SEM and cryo-EM workflows for facility users.
• Prepare samples, mill, image, and collect data.
• Develop and adapt imaging protocols as needed.

Skills

Cryo-FIB/SEM

Cryo-EM

Microscope operation

Data collection

Training users

Documentation

Problem solving

Literature review

Tools

Titan Krios

Helios Hydra

Cryo-FIB/SEM

Cryo-light microscopy

Job description

The Cryo-FIB Research Specialist at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, VA focuses on cryo-FIB/SEM, cryo-light microscopy and CLEM, performing routine preparation, milling, imaging, and data collection for facility users and collaborators.

You will adapt existing protocols, stay current with literature, and train scientists. The role requires hands-on experience with cryo systems, careful documentation, and a collaborative approach to enable high-quality structural biology research.