High-Resolution Electron Microscopy Engineer & User Trainer

LBL; California; On-site; USD 116,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is seeking an NCEM High Resolution Scientific Engineering Associate in the Molecular Foundry division. The role focuses on advanced TEM/STEM microscopy, training researchers, and developing data analysis workflows while maintaining safe, productive instrument operations for a global user program.

You will train users on TEM/STEM techniques (including 4D‑STEM, EDS, EELS, ptychography), assist in sample prep, design experiments, and help expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline with extensive practical TEM/STEM experience.
• Hands‑on experience operating TEM/STEM with high‑resolution data acquisition and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on instrument training and user support for TEM/STEM platforms.
• Assist with instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety documentation.
• Coordinate projects, define experimental designs, and manage user access and on-site visits.
• Contribute to development of automated, high‑throughput microscopy workflows.

Skills

TEM/STEM operation

4D-STEM

EELS

ptychography

data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry/Engineering

PhD in Materials Science/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Thermo Fisher TEM

JEOL TEM

Laboratory safety procedures

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is seeking an NCEM High Resolution Scientific Engineering Associate in the Molecular Foundry division. The role focuses on advanced TEM/STEM microscopy, training researchers, and developing data analysis workflows while maintaining safe, productive instrument operations for a global user program.

You will train users on TEM/STEM techniques (including 4D‑STEM, EDS, EELS, ptychography), assist in sample prep, design experiments, and help expand