CryoEM Laboratory Professional
Employment Type : Full-Time
Would you enjoy supporting biomedical science working with a diverse group of people focused on solving science challenges? Would you enjoy maintaining and supporting the use of laboratories and some of their instrumentation in a world-leading scientific research environment? The Cryo-EM and Bioimaging Division within the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource Directorate at SLAC is seeking a Life Science Research Professional (LSRP) to help with operating biochemical laboratories and a range of laboratory instruments that are used in support of cryo-electron microscopy facilities, and to perform specific technical work. The facility is staffed by a team, including this position that is responsible for research operations and training and assisting scientific users, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students that perform single particle and tomography experiments, with application to a wide range of biomedical and medical topics. There is strong emphasis on high-level service orientation, meeting user needs, varied levels of communication, high organizational skills, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Your specific responsibilities include:
- Support research laboratories, maintain inventory of the required laboratory infrastructure, chemicals, gases, buffers, tissue culture media, microscope grids, general supplies; track and address any deficiencies, perform needed procurement, including for hazardous materials.
- Maintain the proper functioning of all grid and specimen preparation devices, optical microscopes, sample freezers, sample storage dewars, ultra-high performance water purifiers, etc. and provide rapid assistance in response to requests. Arrange for external repair service as needed.
- Be proficient in cryo-specimen plunge freeze preparation and teach/assist external and internal users, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students in these techniques.
- Organize and keep inventories of scientific samples for users and staff; manage sample storage; includes tracking biohazard level.
- Assist with handling the processes for shipping and receiving of user samples between the user institutions and SLAC, while ensuring that transportation requirements are met.
- Liaise with external and internal users, laboratory and safety managers, administrative and scientific staff.
- May perform data collection responsibilities.
- Other duties may also be assigned.
Other general research and lab coordination responsibilities may include:
- Plan and perform experiments in support of research projects in lab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory. Interpret and perform basic analyses of results.
- Offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols in collaboration with staff.
- Maintain detailed records of activities.
- Contribute to publication of findings as needed.
- Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals.
- Help with general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed.
- Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biophysics, biochemistry, chemistry or bioengineering, or related scientific field, or a combination of equivalent education and relevant work experience.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master data entry and queries using existing systems.
- Strong communications skills and ability to interact effectively with a range of people at a varied level of experience, as well as with external entities.
- Ability to work independently in a laboratory environment, as well as ability to work productively in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
Preferred requirements include:
- Hands-on experience from work in a laboratory that is focused on optical microscopy, electron microscopy, or cryo-electron microscopy.
SLAC employee competencies:
- Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
- Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
- Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
- Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
- Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
- Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
- Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.
Physical requirements and Working conditions:
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
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- Classification: Life Science Research Professional 1
- Job Code: 4951, Grade: E
- Exemption: Non-Exempt
- Duration: Regular Continuing