Electron Microscopy Trainer and Support Specialist - Nanoscale Characterization Facility - Penn Engineering

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electron Microscopy Trainer and Support Specialist in the Nanoscale Characterization Facility in the Singh Center for Nanotechnology will provide training and support for our scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and transmission electron microscopes (TEM), and associated sample preparation techniques.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in materials science, physics, chemistry, engineering, or a related field and one to three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to others.
Strong organizational and management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and people simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with SEM and/or TEM imaging and analysis, including knowledge of the various imaging modes and detectors.
Hands-on experience with sample preparation techniques, including knowledge of various sample holders and the preparation of samples SEM and/or TEM analysis.
Strong knowledge of the principles of electron microscopy, including electron optics and diffraction.
Familiarity with relevant software, such as image processing software, and experience with data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

Train users on SEM and TEM systems, including hands-on instruction on various imaging modes and detectors.
Provide on-site user support, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, during extended hours outside regular business hours.
Create, modify, and maintain supporting documentation for training, use, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of various techniques for the SEMs and TEMs.
Collaborate with faculty, technical staff, and users to develop new training materials and techniques.
Participate in the maintenance and upkeep of the SEM and TEM systems.
Keep abreast of new developments in electron microscopy and related fields by attending conferences and workshops, and making recommendations for upgrades and new equipment, as needed.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
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Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.