Sr. Research Specialist II (Biophysics)
Core
Expert electron microscopist supporting cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) operations, including lamella preparation and cryo-correlation with FIB-SEM and Cryo-CLEM.
Role type
Senior IC research specialist (biophysics instrumentation)
Builds
3D cryo-ET analysis, high-throughput software pipelines, and specialized research protocols
Domain
Biophysics / Structural Biology / Cryo-EM
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FIB-SEM operation, cryo-ET, cryo-EM, image processing, structure modeling, grid preparation, microscope maintenance, protocol development, experimental design, scientific writing
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in relevant field, Master's with graduate research experience
Technologies
Titan Krios, Falcon 4i, Selectris, Glacios, Aquilos II, iFLM
Responsibilities
Train users on grid preparation, FIB-SEM, and cryo-CLEM; operate instruments for FIB milling and image acquisition; troubleshoot complex technical issues; maintain software pipelines; advise investigators on experimental design; co-author publications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC