Berkeley Lab · 11 hours ago
CryoEPIC Sr. Scientific Engineering Associate
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $126K/yrLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a CryoEPIC Sr. Scientific Engineering Associate within the Molecular Foundry division. This role supports user research and staff R&D at the cryoEPIC facility, enabling materials-science experiments and providing scientific support for advanced electron microscopy techniques.
Research
Responsibilities
Enable and mentor users on cryoEPIC JEOL cryo-STEM and JEOL cryo-TEM, spanning TEM, STEM, 4D-STEM, ptychography, EDS/EELS, cryogenic approaches, in-situ workflows
Guide and support cryo-FIB sample preparation on the JEOL cryo-FIB, including coaching users on best practices for high-quality outcomes
Own a portfolio of user projects as the Assigned Scientist, serving as the primary point of contact and providing end-to-end scientific support, including proposal input, experiment strategy, data analysis guidance, and coordinating access and on-site visits
Drive instrument performance and uptime by participating in troubleshooting and maintenance of TEMs, FIB, and related cryoEPIC facility tools
Coordinate vendor service and repairs, including initiating service calls and ensuring issues are tracked through resolution
Develop and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for both equipment operation and data analysis workflows, ensuring they are clear, current, and usable for a broad user base
Champion a strong safety culture by reviewing new work for hazards, maintaining safe operations, and ensuring users and vendors are appropriately trained
Maintain safety documentation and training required for user and vendor access and work activities
Ensure day-to-day experimental readiness, including availability and functionality of key accessories (TEM holders, sample prep tools, computers, and related resources)
Maintain an organized, efficient lab environment that supports safe, reliable, high-throughput research operations
Manage essential lab purchasing and logistics, including consumables and coordinating repair needs with internal and external partners
Contribute to capability development by leading or supporting projects that expand cryoEPIC user methods, workflows, or tools
Serve the broader program through participation on Lab committees as needed (e.g., Safety Committee)
Build breadth across NCEM by cross-training on other microscopes and equipment to support additional user instruments as needed
Collaborate across the Molecular Foundry to strengthen the user program, share expertise, and help users build productive connections in the broader community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering/technical field (or equivalent knowledge) plus extensive hands-on professional experience with advanced electron microscopy
Strong communicator who can work effectively with a diverse user community, from first-time users to expert microscopists
Demonstrated commitment to a positive, proactive safety culture
Demonstrated expertise in electron microscopy imaging, diffraction, and spectroscopy
Proven ability to diagnose technical issues and troubleshoot complex scientific equipment
Ability to work independently, apply sound judgment, and resolve varied technical problems that require evaluating data and tradeoffs
Strong interest in advancing electron microscopy and learning new materials characterization and data analysis approaches
Enjoys teaching and supporting others through one-on-one training and hands-on scientific enablement
Preferred
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
Experience designing and executing experiments under cryogenic conditions
Experience with TEM sample preparation for materials science samples, including cryogenic workflows
Experience with team science, including mentoring (informal or formal) and supporting collaborative research
Publication record demonstrating scientific contributions
Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects and serve as a go-to technical/scientific resource for others
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