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Cryo-EM Facility Manager

Employer
Cryo-EM
Location
Berkeley, California (US)
Salary
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Jun 26, 2021

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Job Type
Manager
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Cryo-EM Facility Manager - 92676

Organization: MB-Molecular Biophys & Integ Bio

 

Berkeley Lab’s Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging Division (https://biosciences.lbl.gov/divisions/mbib/) has an opening for a Cryo-EM Facility Manager to join the team!

 

This position requires expertise in biological cryo electron microscopy (cryo-EM). The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the in-house transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) and accessory equipment in excellent working order as well as training new users, scheduling access, and assisting with the collection of high-quality data. Duties will include providing complex technical support for sophisticated biotech-laboratory equipment including maintenance, calibration, repair and troubleshooting of instrumentation, control systems, experimental apparatuses, computers, and peripheral equipment as well as coordinating and scheduling vendor related maintenance and repairs.

 

What You Will Do:

Cryo-EM Facility Use Coordination and Management

• Maintain JEO3200, JEOL1400, and JEOL1200 microscopes. This role includes monthly TEM performance and calibration tests, daily alignment checks, troubleshooting equipment performance issues, reporting microscope errors to supervisor and scheduling repairs with service engineers.

• Assist in the selection, procurement, and installation of additional cryo-EM equipment over time.

• Train and supervise students, postdocs and other users in sample preparation and microscope operation.

• Develop and implement high through-put workflows for data collection.

• Maintain general upkeep and cleanliness of cryo-EM areas.

• Maintain record of use and research productivity on the various TEMs.

• Participate in collaborative research projects.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues from other science divisions including but not limited to the Molecular Foundry, Materials Sciences Division, and Earth and Environmental Sciences Area.

• Guide users in efficient use of cryo-EM facilities.

• Coordinate with other cryo-EM support staff to ensure efficient use and functionality of cryo-EM facilities.

• Independently develops resolution to complex instrument problems to ensure equipment capability and availability including documenting standard operating/repair/maintenance procedures, scheduled preventative maintenance, staff training, instrument calibration, vendor field service scheduling, spare parts management, equipment inventory.

 

Instrumentation Maintenance and Reporting

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all instrumentation aspects of the Cryo-EM Facility and coordinate all support efforts with internal and external users to provide efficient and effective service.

• Independently troubleshoot complex technical problems including designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and proposing solutions.

• Prepare instructional guides for repairing, calibrating, and maintaining equipment.

• Foster collaborative working relationships with all levels of employees at the Lab.  Partner seamlessly and effectively with colleagues in Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S), Facilities, and Procurement as needed.

 

Strategic Planning for future cryo-EM Facilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in the planning, development, and construction of new cryo-EM facilities.  This may be construction of a new Cryo-EM center on the LBNL campus or the transition of operations from the current facility to BioEPIC when construction is completed.

• Guide the design and build out of cryo-EM facilities in a manner that is within budget and that meets the programmatic needs of facility users and that is consistent with LBNL’s cryo-EM strategic priorities.

• See facility development through the construction process.

• Plan and coordinate the relocation and installation of instruments into the new facilities.

 

What is Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in structural biology and a minimum of 6-8 years related professional technical experience.

• Experience in use and maintenance of high-end electron microscopes.

• Experience in analysis of biological systems with single particle cryo-EM or cryo-electron tomography.

• Experience in user training and basic script writing for data collection.

• Knowledge and experience in installation and operation of automatic data collection software. (e.g., serialEM) 

• Solid interpersonal skills and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.

• Must be capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks efficiently.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a related field.

 

Notes:

• This is a full time, 3 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.

• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Berkeley Lab. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

 

How To Apply

Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=199420 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.

 

Learn about us!

Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging

Mission: To generate a mechanistic and predictive understanding of biological processes, by developing and applying molecular- and meso-scale visualization and advanced spectroscopies, enabling the control, manipulation and generation of biological function.

Vision: To generate fundamental knowledge that inspires a mechanistic understanding of biological processes, with the ultimate goal of manipulating, controlling, and creating biological functions in order to solve national challenges in energy, environment, health and biomanufacturing.

 

Berkeley Lab

Berkeley Lab (LBNL, http://www.lbl.gov/) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

 

Working at Berkeley Lab has many rewards including a competitive compensation program, excellent health and welfare programs, a retirement program that is second to none, and outstanding development opportunities.  To view information about the many rewards that are offered at Berkeley Lab- Click Here (http://www.lbl.gov/HR/html/Employment/total-rewards.html).

 

Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) and strives to hire individuals who share these same values and commitments.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4.  Click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.

 

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups presently considering scientific research careers.

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