Technician, Electron Microscopy (Part Time)

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.

Unique: Capabilities are not available elsewhere on campus and, in many cases, within the region

Enabling: Open to a broad range of research, fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration

Accessible: In centralized locations to make them equally accessible to all users

Sustainable: Generally recover their cost, or a portion of their cost, by charging user fees

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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Duties & responsibilities:

• 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.