Electron Microscope Technician | Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center (FMIC)

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d • $5,111 - $6,870 • Onsite

About The Position

The Franceschi Microscopy & Imaging Center (FMIC) is a centralized research and educational facility housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and available to all Washington State University (WSU) researchers for the observation, imaging, and ultrastructural study of biological and non-biological specimens. Founded in 1962, the Center is one of the oldest in the United States. The Center provides a safe, fully-equipped laboratory complex for specimen preparation for both light and electron microscopy. Some experience in electron or confocal microscopy is expected, but we encourage applicants from the life sciences and engineering/material science disciplines to apply. We are looking for an Electron Microscope Technician to join our team. You will help and teach users, develop new methods, and take care of our equipment. The FMIC has a long history of providing research support and student training.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field which includes coursework in such areas as chemistry, biology, geology, natural sciences, or related sciences, AND two years of experience in an electron microscopy laboratory; OR equivalent education/experience.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or PhD in a life sciences/engineering/material sciences discipline.

Responsibilities

• Performing and applying advanced, specialized electron microscopy techniques making independent examination of material.
• Serving as technical consultant to faculty and investigators with diagnostic problems or research projects.
• Developing and applying new techniques or procedures applicable to diagnostic ultrastructural pathology or research.
• Directing the work of, and instructing, post-doctoral fellows, students, or student helpers.

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level