Scientific Research

California Institute of Technology, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Pasadena, CALIFORNIA

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Job Summary

A scientist to lead research projects leveraging FIB-SEM and cryoET and train new users.


Essential Job Duties
  • Lead the development of research projects leveraging single-particle cryoEM, FIB-SEM and cryoET, specifically with a focus on Mechanosensation processes so that he could collaborate on relevant projects.
  • Develop experimental procedures to handle diverse samples for cryoET/FIB-SEM, including bacteria, eukaryotic cells and tissues.
  • Be responsible to the operation, scheduling, and maintenance of the FIB-SEM instrument.
  • Train new users, including other staff members, students, and postdoctoral scholars.
  • Serve as a backup in the absence of the individual responsible for coordinating 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
  • PhD in biology, biological engineering, or related field.
  • 6 years of relevant scientific research and experience with cryoEM.
  • Must have prior experience in single-particle 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 .

 


Required Documents
  • Resume.

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