Overview
The Cell and Tissue Imaging Center at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is looking for a talented and driven electron microscopist to join the Center at the Sr. Scientist level.
The electron microscopy facility houses a Thermo Fisher Scientific F20, a Helios FIB/SEM and a Teneo VolumeScope SEM as well as a variety of equipment for sample preparation including Leica tissue processors and ultramicrotomes, equipment for low temperature processing and multiple vacuum evaporators. The facility is funded by the Hospital and is utilized by faculty from across the research departments, providing world class imaging to the investigators at St. Jude. Staff members in the Center collaborate with investigators on a variety of research projects from standard tissue pathologies through three-dimensional imaging projects by electron tomography or volume SEM and have the opportunity to participate in development of techniques and protocols to drive St. Jude’s research forward.
This position requires experience in biological electron microscopy. Skill sets in volume SEM (scanning block face SEM, array tomography, and FIB/SEM) and/or high pressure freezing and freeze substitution are highly desirable.
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific area is required
Minimum Experience
Sr. Scientist
- Ten (10) years relevant post-degree work experience is required
- Eight (8) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a Master’s degree
- Six (6) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a PhD
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As of September 10, 2021, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious accommodation, as a condition of employment.
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