Research Scientist

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Job Summary

The Chen lab seeks a scientist to setup the FIB-SEM microscope and train new users.
Essential Job Duties

• Setup and maintain the FIB-SEM microscope.
• Collaborates with Principal Investigator(s) to determine direction of research and/or project.
• Train new users, including other staff members, students, and postdoctoral scholars.
• Develop workflow for cryoET data processing while working on specific biological projects. Examples include flagella and plant cell walls.
• Design, fabricate/construct test instrumentation and/or apparatus required for special research projects.
• Coordinate the ordering, processing, restocking of lab supplies, equipment, animals and maintain general organization of lab.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment and/or instruments, and/or schedule external engineer repair of the instrument.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree
• 6 years of relevant scientific research and experience with cryoEM.
• Must have prior experience in cryoEM for sample preparation, data collection and data processing.
• Must be diligent and responsible for their own work.
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills, working with faculty, postdocs, students, and research staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post Ph.D. preferred.

Required Documents

• Resume.