Light Microscopy Specialist
3 weeks ago
Job Posting Title:
Light Microscopy Specialist
- Hiring Department:
Center for Biomedical Research Support
- Position Open To:
All Applicants
- Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
- FLSA Status:
Exempt
- Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
- Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
- **Location**:
AUSTIN, TX
- Job Details:
General Notes
The
Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS)
is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes.
The Microscopy and Imaging Facility (MIF) is a core facility in the Center for Biomedical Research Support. Our mission is to support multidisciplinary research and further scientific knowledge by providing access to state-of-the-art light microscopy, flow cytometry, and other research instrumentation; consultations with our expert staff; instrument trainings; and educational seminars and workshops.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Light Microscopy Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for training and experimental support for fluorescence microscopes, particularly confocal microscopes. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in advancing research projects at UT.
We provide excellent customer service to our researchers, and we believe in making our instrumentation accessible to any researcher, no matter their previous experience level or knowledge. By training researchers in this role, you will contribute to the development of the next generation of scientists. Through working in a multidisciplinary core facility, you will gain experience with a wide variety of sample types and experiments. We are looking for someone who can work full-time on-site in the Microscopy and Imaging Facility to provide instrument support when needed.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage- Retirement contributions- Paid vacation and sick time- Paid holidays
Please visit our
Human Resources (HR) website
to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
This position will support research at the University of Texas at Austin by providing training on advanced fluorescence microscopes and consultations with users on their experiments.
**Responsibilities**:
- Trains researchers on the theory behind advanced fluorescence microscopes and on how to acquire quantifiable light microscopy data. Instructs researchers on proper operation and ensures safe, responsible use of microscopes. Provides additional support for troubleshooting and new microscopy techniques after training.- Advises researchers about experiment design, data acquisition, and image analysis. Responds to researcher inquiries in a timely manner during working hours.- Stays current with advances in light microscopy instrumentation and techniques. Works with the facility director to identify upgrades to our instrumentation.- Provides periodic maintenance of current and future instrumentation and related computer systems in the Microscopy and Imaging Facility. Monitors use of microscope rooms and ensures spaces are kept tidy. Performs routine quality control of advanced fluorescence microscopes and document results. Consults with the facility director to diagnose microscope issues. Schedule with external service technicians as needed.- Operates microscopes on behalf of researchers as assisted use.- Develops operating and safety protocols as required for current equipment and changes in methodology. Assists the facility director with adherence to laser safety requirements.- Conducts lab administrative duties, including imaging supplies management and monthly billing. Maintains record keeping and scheduling for microscopy instrumentation.- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree with 4 years' experience or master's degree with 2 years' experience in life science, engineering, or another related field- Hands-on experience with a laser scanning confocal microscope- A working knowledge of the fundamentals of confocal microscopy and other fluorescence microscopy techniques- A working knowledge of fluorescence microscopy sample preparation techniques and best practices- Experience teaching and/or training others to use scientific instruments- Ability to work independently to complete responsibilities- Strong organizational and time management skills- Strong interpe
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