Howard Hughes Medical Institute · 2 days ago

Research Specialist, Materials Science

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $122K/yr

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Responsibilities

Independently provide regular maintenance, calibrations, and oversight for microscopes within the lab, including dual beam, EELS and STEM instrumentation.

Interact with technical support for the devices to perform preventative maintenance and address any technical issues that arise.

Interact closely with lab members to plan and perform experiments at every stage from sample collection and preparation to data collection and analysis.

Serve as the subject matter expert within the lab for complex microscopy techniques, and train other lab members on appropriate use and procedures.

Contribute to preparation of manuscripts, grants and scientific presentations.

Serve as the liaison from the lab to the core microscopy facility within UCSD.

Be readily available via slack, email, and phone when operational questions arise from users or for emergencies in the facility. Occasionally, attend to emergencies outside office hours in person.

Participate in weekly laboratory meetings and planning sessions.

Qualification

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Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) STEMFIB millingOperating complex machineryMS Office softwareMac softwareImage analysis softwareProblem-solvingCommunicationTime managementAttention to detailSelf-motivatedEnergetic work in a diverse environmentLow-dose TEMCryogenic EM

Required

Master’s Degree in Materials Science or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience PhD or equivalent experience preferred.

Prior experience working with Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) STEM and experience working with FIB milling.

Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with colleagues and technical support.

The ability to operate the complex machinery with reliability and accuracy, with minimal supervision.

Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills with attention to detail and able to handle multiple tasks or projects with competing deadlines.

Candidate must be self-motivated, energetic and able to work in a diverse laboratory environment.

Knowledge of computer and MS office software, as well as Mac software and image analysis software.