Lead Research Technical Advisor _ Structural Biology Imaging Resource
Core
Provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership for the Structural Biology Imaging Resource (SBIR), overseeing cryo-electron microscopy instrumentation and supporting structural biology and translational research programs.
Role type
Lead Research Technical Advisor (Cryo-EM Facility)
Builds
Advanced cryo-EM instrumentation workflows and shared research resource capabilities
Domain
Structural Biology / Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Cryo-electron microscopy instrumentation operation, workflow optimization, SOP development, facility administration, project management, grant development
Preferred skills
Structural biology domain expertise, user training program design, cryo-ET workflows, cryo-FIB/SEM, correlative imaging, EPU/RELION/cryoSPARC software, sample preparation
Technologies
Thermo Fisher Glacios cryo-TEM, EPU, SerialEM, RELION, cryoSPARC
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operation and maintenance of cryo-EM instrumentation; Develop and optimize cryo-EM workflows and quality control procedures; Provide scientific consultation and technical support to investigators; Design and deliver user training programs; Coordinate facility administration including scheduling and budgeting; Collaborate on grant development and strategic growth initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
