University of Colorado · 8 hours ago
Cryo-EM Operations Director (Senior Research Scientist)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Cryo-EM Operations Director to facilitate cryo-EM research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. The role involves managing day-to-day operations at the Cryo-Electron Microscopy Shared Resource Facility, including specimen preparation, microscope operation, and advising users on cryo-EM analysis.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders on their EM research projects
Train new facility users
Prepare and screen stained and cryo EM samples
Set up and monitor automated EM data collection with CMOS and direct electron detectors
Guide facility users through initial steps of EM specimen and image screening and processing
Manage booking and billing for microscopes
Manage administrative requests related to billing and use
Routine maintenance and interaction with service engineers
Work with users and the Faculty Director to enhance and expand services offered by the Cryo-EM Facility
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, or a closely related field
Four years of postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience in cryo-electron microscopy, including hands-on specimen preparation, microscope operation, automated data collection, and user support in a research or shared facility environment
Preferred
Professional level experience in conception and design of cryo-EM projects
Familiarity with cryo-ET sample preparation, imaging, and image analysis, including experience in FIB-milling/CLEM
Familiarity with X-ray crystallography and an ability to advice users on ways to complement crystallographic studies with cryo-EM single particle and cryo-ET approaches
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
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