<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Dear 3dem Community,<div><br></div><div>Happy New Year! We are happy to announce that NanoImaging services is hiring for a Microscopist position for our San Diego Location. Our facility is equipped with a Tecnai T12, Talos Galcios, and two Titan Krios G3 microscopes. TEM operation and sample preparation experience is a plus but is not required as we perform all of our training onsite. Also, please feel free to forward this job opportunity to any qualified individuals outside of the 3DEM community. We are looking forward to meeting you!</div><div><br></div><div><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b>Electron Microscopist (Full time – San Diego - CA)</b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b> </b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">NanoImaging Services, Inc. (NIS) is an industry leader in providing structural analysis and characterization of biopharmaceuticals using transmission electron microscopy (negative stain TEM and cryoTEM) and advanced image processing. We are seeking an energetic, innovative, and detail-oriented individual to join our talented team in this exciting and rapidly expanding field of research at our client facilities located in San Diego, California.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt">Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</span></b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Preparing samples for imaging in an electron microscope</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Troubleshooting and optimization of problematic samples for EM</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Receiving and intaking client samples </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Collecting data on an electron microscope using a highly automated data acquisition pipeline</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Evaluating data/digital electron micrographs as they are collected to ensure high quality and that client specifications are met</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Analyzing and solving problems with the microscopes efficiently and quickly to ensure minimal down time</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Closely collaborating with other team members to ensure that projects are completed within demanding deadlines and to the highest quality possible</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Maintaining accurate records and performing data entry of experiments, projects, and other sample related information.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Organizing, monitoring and maintaining lab spaces and equipment, including client samples, general lab supplies, and microscopy specific lab supplies</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Occasional data collection on weekends and remote monitoring of data collection during off hours</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Assisting in onboarding of new team members</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt">A successful candidate must have the following qualifications:</span></b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering or a related area in life sciences<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">At least one year of laboratory experience<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">An interest in imaging and structural characterization of biological nanoparticles<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Be comfortable handling technically advanced and sensitive equipment<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Be comfortable carrying out complicated assignments and working with delicate materials<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new operating systems and advanced software<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Willingness and ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Be self-motivated and have excellent oral and written English communication skills<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Be able to follow verbal and written instructions with careful attention to detail<b></b></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-size:10pt">The following qualifications would be considered a plus:</span></b></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Previous experience in investigating biological specimens, particularly small particle analysis</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Previous experience in operating highly technical scientific instruments</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Previous experience in the preparation of negatively stained and/or vitrified specimen grids for TEM</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt">Experience in crystallography, transmission electron microscopy or light microscopy</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt"> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:10pt">NIS is a growing company that offers the opportunity to become a part of a close-knit team where you can advance within and develop professionally.</span></p></div><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:10pt">Interested individuals are encouraged to send a resume, with a cover letter, containing information on their education, employment history, a minimum of three references, and any other relevant achievements related to the above skills to </span><a href="mailto:recruiting@nimgs.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt;color:blue"><span style="font-size:10pt">recruiting@nimgs.com</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:10pt">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Kind regards,</font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Travis Nieusma</font></span></div><div><b style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:x-small">Manager of </b><b style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:x-small">Microscopy </b></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="1"><b>NanoImaging Services, Inc.</b></font></div><div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="1"><b><888> 675.8261</b></font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="1"><b>4940 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite - 115, San Diego , Ca. 92121</b></font></div></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br><br><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>