[3dem] Staff opening at University of Missouri Electron Microscopy Core Facility

[White, Tommi A.]

The University of Missouri is currently seeking a "Research Specialist" to assist campus investigators with advanced biological specimen preparation, imaging, and analysis for both scanning and transmission electron microscopy.
The University of Missouri Electron Microscopy Core (EMC) is a campus research facility under the Office of Research.  The department is equipped with 2 TEMs, 2 SEMs, and other ancillary equipment, please see http://www.emc.missouri.edu/instrumentation.html/.
As a member of the University of Missouri's Electron Microscopy Core facility's dynamic environment, the candidate will be responsible for the following:
-         Optimize and implement advanced biological sample preparative techniques in accordance with investigator needs within the first year.  These include the following:
o   high pressure freezing (Leica EMPACT)
o   freeze substitution (Leica AFS)
o   cryo-ultramicrotomy (Leica EM FCS)
o   automated/manual plunge-freezing (Mark IV Vitrobot)
o   cryo-SEM (Emitech K1250 Cryo-preparation/Cryo-transfer system)
o   correlative light/electron microscopy
o   immuno-gold labeling
Ability to pursue multiple projects (>5) simultaneously and accurately estimate project timelines and complete projects.
Work directly with highly motivated individuals as part of a team and provide support when necessary
 Engage professionally with a wide variety of clients from both University of Missouri and beyond.
 Timely problem-solving with efficient experimental design/ & work-flow to get clients answers to their research questions.
 Passion for continuing personal education and education of others and demonstrate this through course participation, workshops, demonstrations and training.
 Please apply at http://hrs.missouri.edu/ for Job ID: 00010910 include cover letter, CV and 3 references.
Thanks,
Tommi A. White, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Associate Director, Electron Microscopy Core Facility
University of Missouri
W125 Veterinary Medicine Building
1600 East Rollins Street
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-8304
WhiteTo at missouri.edu<mailto:WhiteTo at missouri.edu>
www.emc.missouri.edu<http://www.emc.missouri.edu/>

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