Technician, Electron Microscopy (Part Time)

Research, Innovation & Impact (RII) Core Facilities at the University of Arizona is in search of an Electron Microscopy Technician. This position delivers services in the Imaging Cores - Electron (ICEL) to support internal users (faculty, research staff, postdocs and students) and external clients in a wide variety of research projects. Primary responsibility will be to facilitate electron microscopy (EM) sample processing and ultramicrotomy, and will work closely with the core manager and users to prepare samples for TEM imaging and analysis. This position will be responsible for performing skilled laboratory procedures involved in the EM processing workflow of biological samples, using routine and specialized techniques, including resin embedding, ultramicrotomy, negative staining and immuno-EM.

The University of Arizona is home to a host of research resources called core facilities or cores-highly specialized testing facilities available for use by faculty, students, and scientists in government and industry. These RII core facilities provide users with access not only to the latest instrumentation but also to experienced staff with expertise in designing and conducting experiments and analyzing data.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Operates and manages laboratory equipment and conducts technical components of research projects following supervisor instructions according to established plan.
• Receives and processes samples and perform sectioning or assist users in sample preparation for TEM imaging or training for samples sectioning following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including resin embedding, ultramicrotomy, immuno-EM and negative staining techniques.
• Keeps lab organized and maintains lab records for efficient sample prep and ultramicrotomy workflows.
• Prepares stock solutions, manages inventory and ordering supplies according to established procedures.
• Contributes to ensuring compliance of regulatory organizations at the University of Arizona to maintain safety standards on usage and disposal of chemicals and reagents.
• Communicates with facility users, and use iLab Operation Software to perform tracking sample preparation of research projects and services accordingly.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Working knowledge of general lab instruments.
• Ability to quickly learn new lab skills.
• Organization, attention to detail and ability to follow written protocols.
• Basic knowledge of histology.
• Skills for effective communication.
• Basic computer literacy.

• High
  school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required and a
  minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of
  education and work experience.

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or equivalent advanced learning attained though experience.
• Prior experience performing standard techniques for EM.