SEA Cryogenic Electron Microscopist

About the role

The SEA Cryogenic Electron Microscopist is responsible for managing, maintaining, and operating specialized scientific research equipment (ThermoFisher Glacios) in the cryo-EM core lab facilities for the Office of Research, through the Shared Equipment Authority (SEA).

Responsibilities

• Operating and optimizing instruments
• Providing user consultation and training
• Supporting experimental design
• Maintaining and troubleshooting instruments in coordination with the ThermoFisher service team
• Ensuring quality control
• Processing and interpreting data
• Cooking and coordinating the use of shared equipment

Requirements

• Broad-based knowledge of science with expert-level knowledge of an applicable research area and the associated research equipment
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and to integrate it, as approved, into the knowledge base
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Excellent critical thinking, research, and technical skills
• Excellent editing, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Willingness to work autonomously, as well as with other staff and faculty
• Proven mastery of related instrumentation and the ability to learn quickly and master new experimental methods and instruments

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant science or engineering field (biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemistry, etc.)
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with maintenance, training, operations, data processing, and/or support for cryogenic electron microscopy facilities

Skills

• Broad-based knowledge of science with expert-level knowledge of an applicable research area and the associated research equipment
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and to integrate it, as approved, into the knowledge base
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Excellent critical thinking, research, and technical skills
• Excellent editing, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Willingness to work autonomously, as well as with other staff and faculty
• Proven mastery of related instrumentation and the ability to learn quickly and master new experimental methods and instruments

Pay

Annual Hiring Range: $115,000 - $120,000

Schedule

This is an on-site position, requiring all responsibilities to be carried out in person at Rice University Campus.