Cryo-EM Scientist
Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, NY, United States
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JR102392The national cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) center, the Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure (LBMS) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, provides sample preparation, screening, and high-resolution data collection for both single-particle cryo-EM and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) studies.The facility currently hosts one high-end Krios microscope, one Talos 120C and one JEM 2100 screening electron microscopes, an Aquilos2 cryo-focused-ion beam scanning electron microscope (cryo-FIB-SEM), an EM ICE high-pressure freezer, and cryo-grids preparation equipment.**Position Description**The LBMS is seeking an experienced scientist to join our team and support our efforts in operation and improvement of LBMS cryo-EM capabilities. The cryo-EM scientist will help users obtain high-quality Cryo-EM data, lead cryo-EM efforts on collaboration projects, participate in LBMS 3-tier training program, and develop/implement new methods.The successful candidate will have a strong background in biology, and experience with cryo-EM techniques.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Operate and maintain cryo-EMs and related equipment, including sample preparation and image acquisition.* Train, support and educate users and the public through the 3-tier training program.* Collaborate with users to design and optimize experiments; provide guidance on sample preparation, data collection, and analysis.* Communicate with academic and industrial user communities and provide support.* Contribute to method development in cryo-EM and support overall LBMS operations.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** PhD in a relevant field (e.g., biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, microbiology, virology) with ≥2 years postdoctoral experience.* Effective and constructive communicator.* Ability to work both independently as a self-starter and as a proactive team player.* Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support continuous facility operations and user needs.* Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.* Experience in at least one of the following: cryo-EM instrumentation, sample preparation, high-resolution single particle data collection, or cryo-electron tomography.**Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience in one or more of the following:*** Single-particle image processing using CryoSPARC, Relion, cisTEM, EMAN2, or similar software.* Tomography image processing using IMOD, AreTomo, EMAN2, or related packages.* Cryogenic sample preparation using cryo-FIB or cryo-microtome.* Fluorescence light microscopy for correlative or complementary studies.* Experience in working in a Linux/UNIX environment.* Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.**Other Information:*** Candidates should submit a CV/resume, a cover letter and contact information for three references.* Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $103,000 - $138,000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience.
Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.**Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at**Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at .
This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal .
**Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews**.Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at .**Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
\*VEVRAA Federal ContractorBSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at:Welcome.
If you are looking for your next career move—to a place where your skills and strengths contribute to groundbreaking discovery and innovation—Brookhaven National Laboratory may be where you belong.
Here you can explore open positions and apply to the ones that suit you, your skills, and strengths. You can also keep track of your progress in the selection process and new postings that might interest you.
Thanks for your interest in joining the Brookhaven Lab team.At Brookhaven Lab, everyone has a role in discovery science and transformative technology that's helping power and secure the nation’s future. We are home to world-class scientists, engineers, technicians, and other professionals as well as unique facilities that attract thousands of researchers annually from across the country and around the globe. Our track record includes seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards (the "Oscars of Innovation"), and countless other advances.
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Upton, NYtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
JR102392The national cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) center, the Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure (LBMS) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, provides sample preparation, screening, and high-resolution data collection for both single-particle cryo-EM and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) studies.The facility currently hosts one high-end Krios microscope, one Talos 120C and one JEM 2100 screening electron microscopes, an Aquilos2 cryo-focused-ion beam scanning electron microscope (cryo-FIB-SEM), an EM ICE high-pressure freezer, and cryo-grids preparation equipment.**Position Description**The LBMS is seeking an experienced scientist to join our team and support our efforts in operation and improvement of LBMS cryo-EM capabilities. The cryo-EM scientist will help users obtain high-quality Cryo-EM data, lead cryo-EM efforts on collaboration projects, participate in LBMS 3-tier training program, and develop/implement new methods.The successful candidate will have a strong background in biology, and experience with cryo-EM techniques.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Operate and maintain cryo-EMs and related equipment, including sample preparation and image acquisition.* Train, support and educate users and the public through the 3-tier training program.* Collaborate with users to design and optimize experiments; provide guidance on sample preparation, data collection, and analysis.* Communicate with academic and industrial user communities and provide support.* Contribute to method development in cryo-EM and support overall LBMS operations.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** PhD in a relevant field (e.g., biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, microbiology, virology) with ≥2 years postdoctoral experience.* Effective and constructive communicator.* Ability to work both independently as a self-starter and as a proactive team player.* Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support continuous facility operations and user needs.* Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.* Experience in at least one of the following: cryo-EM instrumentation, sample preparation, high-resolution single particle data collection, or cryo-electron tomography.**Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience in one or more of the following:*** Single-particle image processing using CryoSPARC, Relion, cisTEM, EMAN2, or similar software.* Tomography image processing using IMOD, AreTomo, EMAN2, or related packages.* Cryogenic sample preparation using cryo-FIB or cryo-microtome.* Fluorescence light microscopy for correlative or complementary studies.* Experience in working in a Linux/UNIX environment.* Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.**Other Information:*** Candidates should submit a CV/resume, a cover letter and contact information for three references.* Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $103,000 - $138,000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience.
Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.**Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at**Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at .
This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal .
**Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews**.Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at .**Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
\*VEVRAA Federal ContractorBSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at:Welcome.
If you are looking for your next career move—to a place where your skills and strengths contribute to groundbreaking discovery and innovation—Brookhaven National Laboratory may be where you belong.
Here you can explore open positions and apply to the ones that suit you, your skills, and strengths. You can also keep track of your progress in the selection process and new postings that might interest you.
Thanks for your interest in joining the Brookhaven Lab team.At Brookhaven Lab, everyone has a role in discovery science and transformative technology that's helping power and secure the nation’s future. We are home to world-class scientists, engineers, technicians, and other professionals as well as unique facilities that attract thousands of researchers annually from across the country and around the globe. Our track record includes seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards (the "Oscars of Innovation"), and countless other advances.
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