Axle
Electron Microscopy Specialist
Hamilton, MT
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About the role
- Axle is looking for an experienced Electron Microscopy Specialist to join our team supporting research at NIAID's Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana.
- This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys both the technical side of electron microscopy and the collaborative nature of working with different research groups.
- If you have strong immuno-EM experience and are excited about learning and applying newer approaches like CLEM, FIB-SEM, and cryo-EM, this could be a great fit.
Responsibilities
- Prepare biological samples for electron microscopy (fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining) and perform imaging and analysis.
- Design and conduct immuno-electron microscopy (immuno-EM) experiments.
- Operate and help maintain TEM and/or SEM instruments, including troubleshooting when needed.
- Train and support other lab members or facility users in EM techniques.
- With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries.
Requirements
- Degree in a relevant field (Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Biophysics, or similar).
- At least 5 years of relevant job experience in biological electron microscopy.
- Strong experience with immuno-electron microscopy.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting EM instruments.
Nice to have
- Experience working in a shared resource or core facility.
- Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM)
- Focused Ion Beam-SEM (FIB-SEM)
- Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM)
- Familiarity with image analysis tools.
- What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
- You're a team player who enjoys working with a range of scientists and projects.
- You're curious and motivated to learn new techniques and technologies.
Compensation
- $70,000 - $80,000 USD
- This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below.
Benefits
- We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
Company info
- What We're Looking For
Equal opportunity
- If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com
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