Cryo-Electron Microscopy Specialist
Core
Operate cryo-electron microscopes and prepare biological samples to generate high-quality data supporting infectious disease research.
Role type
Hands-on IC cryo-electron microscopy specialist
Builds
High-resolution structural data for NIAID investigators
Domain
Biomedical research / Infectious disease / Structural biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cryo-EM sample preparation, plunge freezing, TEM operation and troubleshooting, negative staining, image analysis, lab safety compliance
Preferred skills
Room-temperature EM, Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM), Focused Ion Beam-SEM (FIB-SEM)
Technologies
Cryo-EM, TEM, FIB-SEM, CLEM
Responsibilities
Prepare biological samples for cryo-EM and perform imaging; Operate and maintain TEM and ancillary instruments; Collaborate with investigators to plan experiments and interpret results; Train lab members in EM techniques; Maintain rigorous records per NIH standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC