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    Senior Staff Scientist - New Haven, United States - Yale University

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    Position Focus:

    Senior Staff Scientist position available in the FIB-SEM Collaboration Core (F-SCC) ( of Yale School of Medicine. At the forefront of volume Electron Microscopy, the F-SCC utilizes the state of the art enhanced Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM) technology for large volume imaging with nanometer isotropic resolution. Under supervision of the Director of F-SCC, the candidate will play a leadership role in managing enhanced FIB-SEM sample preparation and image acquisition lab within F-SCC. Explicitly, the candidate will be responsible for pipeline processes of X-ray guided FIB-SEM sample preparation, enhanced FIB-SEM image acquisition, and image registration and alignment. The candidate is expected to be multi-tasking, perform independent experiments using the state-of-the-art laboratory techniques including enhanced Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray micro-CT. The candidate will work closely with supervisor, group members, and collaborators.

    While the job duty will evolve according to the needs of the organization, specific responsibilities include: 1) Perform FIB-SEM sample preparation: mount and trim heavy metal-stained and resin-embedded samples to target specific region of interest using an ultramicrotome guided by X-ray micro-CT. 2) Perform FIB-SEM image acquisition using customized enhanced FIB-SEM microscopes. Optimize imaging conditions for the best results. Maintain equipment and troubleshoot hardware and software related issues. Perform system installations and upgrades when needed. 3) Perform 3D image registration and alignment. 4) Perform IT related system administration duties to maintain image analysis and data storage platform.

    Essential Duties

    1. Carries out the wide range of specialized scientific methods and procedures used in the laboratory. 2. Responsible for resource planning, allocation, and planning renovations. Determines, develops, and implements the operative framework of the laboratory as it relates to long-term goals, needs, and direction. 3. Keeps abreast of newly-evolving technologies, instrumentation, and methodologies and purchases new instrumentation. 4. Develops, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes scientific results. 5. Establishes policies and procedures governing operation of the laboratory. 6. Independently investigates and solves biotechnological problems as they arise through research and extensive literary searches. Determines subsequent experimental approaches. 7. Independently decides when additional analyses are needed, arranges for the needed analyses and interprets the resulting design and implements customized protocols. 8. Authorizes and organizes the use of laboratory and equipment to ensure timely completion of research projects. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

    Required Education and Experience

    Master's Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or other related discipline and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education

    Required Skill/Ability 1:

    Proficiency in complex instrumentation operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

    Required Skill/Ability 2:

    Proven dexterity in manipulating small objects and demonstrated ability in three-dimensional thinking.

    Required Skill/Ability 3:

    Proficiency in software coding. Familiar with Windows and Linux operating systems. Ability to maintain computers and troubleshoot hardware and software related issues. Ability to learn and carry out IT related system administration duties.

    Required Skill/Ability 4:

    Proven ability to search and interpret scientific papers, protocols, standard operating procedures, safety standards, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals for laboratory equipment.

    Required Skill/Ability 5:

    Demonstrated capability to manage laboratory facilities and workspaces. Proven ability to plan project needs to optimize resources necessary for successful project completion.

    Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

    Ph.D. degree in experimental physics, physical chemistry, engineering, material science or other related discipline, plus five years of relevant experience. Special considerations will be given to those who have expertise in LabVIEW, Python, and MATLAB. Experience in database management (MySQL) and virtual machine environments (VMware ESXi) is a plus.

    Required Licenses or Certifications

    Required License(s) or Certification(s):

    Weekend Hours Required?

    Occasional

    Evening Hours Required?

    Occasional

    Drug Screen

    No

    Health Screening

    No

    Background Check Requirements

    All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

    COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

    The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

    Posting Disclaimer

    The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

    EEO Statement:

    University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.


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