High-Resolution TEM/STEM Specialist & Trainer

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an NCEM High Resolution Scientific Engineering Associate to support cutting-edge electron microscopy research. You will train users, guide experimental design, and assist with sample prep while maintaining TEMs and helping to develop new automated workflows.

The role requires hands-on TEM/STEM experience, data analysis skills, and collaboration with researchers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience operating TEM or STEM in a research setting.
• Experience acquiring and evaluating high-resolution electron microscopy data.
• Experience with EELS, STEM-EDS, or 4D-STEM.
• Experience preparing materials for TEM analysis.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve TEM-related technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instrument training and experimental guidance to users.
• Manage user projects including design, training, Lab access, and on-site visits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot TEMs and related tools; coordinate service calls.
• Develop and update SOPs for equipment operation and data workflows.
• Support safety processes and ensure safe laboratory operation.
• Coordinate purchasing of lab consumables and equipment repairs.
• Collaborate to expand user capabilities and foster collaborations.

Skills

TEM

STEM

Data analysis

User training

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

TEM

STEM tooling

Aberration-corrected TEM/STEM

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking an NCEM High Resolution Scientific Engineering Associate to support cutting-edge electron microscopy research. You will train users, guide experimental design, and assist with sample prep while maintaining TEMs and helping to develop new automated workflows.

The role requires hands-on TEM/STEM experience, data analysis skills, and collaboration with researchers worldwide.