Electron Microscopist: Precision Fiber & Asbestos Analysis

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, &

CalPERS retirement

Vacation time starting at 2 weeks

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking an Electron Microscopist to support the Facilities Environmental Technical Unit. The role involves operating TEM and ancillary equipment to analyze air and water samples for asbestos, performing qualitative and quantitative analysis, and ensuring compliance with quality control standards.

Prior microscopy experience and color perception are required. The ideal candidate will maintain instrument calibration, prepare abatement-related samples, and

Formación

• Education: Twelve semester or equivalent quarter units in chemistry, geochemistry, physics, crystallography, geology, mineralogy, or related courses at a recognized college or university, preferably with courses in microscopy.
• Experience: One year of experience performing transmission electron microscopy.
• Special Physical Requirement: Normal color perception

Responsabilidades

• Using TEM and related lab equipment to prepare and analyze air and water samples for asbestos testing.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of samples to determine asbestos type and amount.
• Classify asbestos fibers by diffraction patterns and analyze elemental composition with EDS.
• Photograph samples with the electron microscope camera and maintain calibration of instruments.
• Keep accurate laboratory records and manage related supplies.

Conocimientos

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Analytical skills

Educación

12 semester units in chemistry or related fields

Herramientas

TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope)

Energy Dispersive Spectrometer

Plasma asher

Vacuum evaporator

Stereo microscope

X-ray EDS

Descripción del empleo

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking an Electron Microscopist to support the Facilities Environmental Technical Unit. The role involves operating TEM and ancillary equipment to analyze air and water samples for asbestos, performing qualitative and quantitative analysis, and ensuring compliance with quality control standards.

Prior microscopy experience and color perception are required. The ideal candidate will maintain instrument calibration, prepare abatement-related samples, and