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Laboratory Technician

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The New York Structural Biology Center (NYSBC) is a global leader in structural biology. The Center’s main facility comprises 50,000 square feet in Upper Manhattan and houses advanced instrumentation in Cryoelectron Microscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Protein Production. Its X-ray crystallographic facility is located at the National Synchrotron Light Source II at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. NYSBC is led by world leaders in structural biology and an outstanding staff of 50 researchers.

SEMC: The Simons Electron Microscopy Center (SEMC) is a global leader in cryo electron microscopy (cryoEM) and provides expertise and resources for understanding both molecular and cellular structures. The facilities include 15 transmission electron microscopes, four dual-beam and scanning electron microscopes, a full suite for Cryo Correlative Microscopy and a dedicated computational infrastructure for data analysis and structural determination. SEMC serves the nine member institutions of NYSBC, provides access and training to the national research community through the NIH National Center for CryoEM Access and Training, provides sample preparation and access and training for in situ cryoET through the NIH National Center for In-situ Tomographic Ultramicroscopy, and includes the Simons Machine Learning Center where a team of machine learning, computer vision, and computational biology experts are pushing the boundaries of machine learning and structural biology.

Description of Position:

SEMC is seeking a laboratory research associate or technician to add to its operations team. The main duties of this position involve service and assisting our external users make use of the scientific equipment at the center. Applicants must be able to work in a multi-tasking environment where priorities may change often and be able to work well with others. We currently operate a cryoEM sample preparation laboratory, tissue culture room, proteomics laboratory, and several EM suites with 9 Titan Krios, 4 Glacios, 2 side-entry TEMs, and 3 cryo-FIB/SEM instruments.

List of Responsibilities:

Perform regular maintenance on laboratory facilities and monitor instrumentation.
Maintain the sample preparation laboratory and small scientific equipment.
Manage supply inventory and maintain cleanliness in the laboratory.
Have good record keeping, organizational and time management skills.
Clear communication skills to internal and external users of the facility.
Be proactive in problem solving day to day laboratory operations.
Support researchers using the sample preparation laboratory and scientific equipment.
Assist with training and answering questions on laboratory SOPs.
The expectation is that this individual will have the capacity to grow in the position and take on routine laboratory staff duties.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

A science degree (Associate degree or above),
Awareness of structural biology and related fields,
Biochemical research wet lab experience,
Comfortable around scientific instrumentation, and
Basic computer skills (comfortable with Linux environment and web interfaces).

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Laboratory experience with biological macromolecules (protein, RNA, DNA) at some level,
Able to communicate with customers for cross-training and answering questions about SOPs, and
Exposure to high-end instrumentation and capital scientific equipment.

EEO Statement:

NYSBC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

E-Verify Statement:

We participate in E-Verify, an electronic employment verification program operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration, to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

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