Electron Microscopy Specialist

Electron Microscopist Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electron Microscopist to join our team at La Trobe University's Bioimaging Platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the electron microscopy capability, providing high-level expert advice, training, and technical support on sample preparation techniques and electron microscopy.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective management and maintenance of the electron microscopes and associated equipment.
• Training users in the safe and effective operation of scanning and transmission electron microscopes and associated sample preparation equipment.
• Providing technical support and training for a range of sample preparation techniques, including cryo-TEM, specimen fixation, embedding, ultrathin sectioning, staining, and immuno-gold labeling.
• Managing access of users to the microscopy equipment through a registration and safety assessment process and online equipment booking system.
• Providing microscopy services for industry partners, including quoting on time and cost, and ensuring that each project is delivered to specification, time, and budget.

Requirements

• A PhD degree in a relevant discipline plus substantial experience and expertise in electron microscopy, preferably on biological samples.
• In-depth knowledge in all aspects of electron microscopy, including experience operating and maintaining scanning and transmission electron microscopes and associated sample preparation equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of sample preparation techniques, including preparation of vitreous material and cryosectioning for cryo-EM, fixation, embedding, and ultrathin sectioning of various samples.
• Experience and expertise in the use of software and ability to develop and adapt data algorithms and scripts for the analysis of images.
• Experience in training a range of users, such as students and staff, in electron microscopy, sample preparation techniques, equipment, and data analysis.

Why La Trobe

La Trobe University is a global leader in research and education, and we are committed to creating a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential. We strive to build a workplace where all employees of diverse backgrounds, abilities, experiences, sexuality, gender, religion, and age are welcome, valued, respected, and one that is representative of our community.