Scientist II, Electron Microscopist
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Oct 10, 2020
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical advice to investigators on sample preparation, and data collection
- Operate TEM microscopes, specifically Titan Krios and Talos Arctica; task will include loading samples, screening, and performing high-resolution data collection for single particle studies as well as cryo-electron tomography
- Manage and use CryoSPARC live software as well as other software related to EM (Relion, IMOD, Amira…)
- Manage maintenance for the Titan Krios and the Talos Arctica as well as associated instruments (T20, Talos L120C)
- Train new CMM employees and other users in the use of the Krios, Tecnai T20 and Talos L120C as well as in data collection software and in the sample preparation techniques
- Interact closely with colleagues within the CMM as well as other groups
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a master's degree or a PhD degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation in Biological Sciences, Structural Biology, or related discipline (Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency)
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Cryo-EM, Cryo-electron tomography, and high-resolution single-particle analysis
- Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Able to prepare detailed, concise technical reports
- Strong laboratory skills
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with negative stain and other specimen preparation techniques for EM
- Experience in Micro-ED
JOB HAZARDS
- This position is subject to working with radioactive material and requires to become an approved radiation worker
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
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Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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