University of Chicago
Department
BSD SRF - Electron Microscopy - Research
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Loads samples, basic scope alignments, and provide operational guidance to users on day-to-day activities.
Provide user training on TEMs, SEMs, cryo-light microscopes, sample prep, and associated software packages, experimental design consultation to help researchers understand and implement core technology effectively, and troubleshooting during sample processing, imaging, or data analysis.
Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of new equipment and research methodology.
Participates in helping to coordinate scientific outreach opportunities; external: workshops and facility tours, and internal to the wider university research community strengthening cryo-ET and volume EM.
Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.
Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in related field.
Experience:
Experience with collecting cryo-ET data and data analysis, preferably with commercial microscope software (EPU, tomo, Maps, AutoTEM, DM, etc) and open-source analysis software such as ImageJ/Fiji, IMOD, and SerialEM.
Experience with TEM (cryo-autoloader systems such as the Krios, Glacios, etc), cryo FIB-SEM systems for preparing cryo-lamella, cryo-light microscopy (Leica Stellaris and iFLM) and cryo sample preparation.
Preferred Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to providing excellent service and support to users and collaborators.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong computer, record-keeping, time management, and follow-through skills.
Adaptable and eager to learn, with the ability to quickly adopt new technologies and respond effectively to changing priorities and unscheduled needs.
Able to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and completing assignments with moderate guidance while contributing effectively as part of a team.
Working Conditions
Laboratory environment.
May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance (working with heavy metals, BSL2 samples, etc), shipping of hazardous material (shipping cryo-samples).
Working at a desk or sitting at a microscope.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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Benefits Eligible
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