Senior TEM Research Associate - Microscopy Mentoring

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Research Associate 1 to provide advanced laboratory support, handling specialized TEM projects and mentoring junior staff. The role includes training students and coordinating core TEM activities on the UHealth Medical Campus.

The incumbent will operate ultramicrotomes and JEOL TEMs, prepare samples, perform immunogold staining, and ensure facilities comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field.
• Preference—3 years of relevant TEM/histology experience.
• CEMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized and complex TEM experiments.
• Prepares and analyzes samples for TEM (tissue, cells, pellets).
• Sectioning for ultramicrotomy; stains grids for contrast.

Skills

Data analysis

Laboratory operations

Independent work

Problem solving

Training & mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

CEMT certification

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Research Associate 1 to provide advanced laboratory support, handling specialized TEM projects and mentoring junior staff. The role includes training students and coordinating core TEM activities on the UHealth Medical Campus.

The incumbent will operate ultramicrotomes and JEOL TEMs, prepare samples, perform immunogold staining, and ensure facilities comply with safety and regulatory standards.