Job Openings

(1) Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Transmission Electron Microscopy
Posted on this website:   December 2009
Department of Materials
http://coen.boisestate.edu/bscmc/PDRA_NE.htm

(2) Electron Microscopy, Research Assistant

ISSUED: January 06, 2010
https://home.eease.com/recruit2/?id=183696&t=1
Applications can be submitted on the company web site:  http://www.bnbi.org/.

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Provides general electron microscopy support for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for the identification, characterization and analysis of a variety of viral, bacterial, fungal and animal tissue samples

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Prepares samples for SEM and TEM analyses and maintains equipment for the preparation of samples
•    Operates and maintains NBACC SEM and TEM
•    Images a variety of bacteria, viral, and animal samples using the SEM and TEM
•    Supports the operation of the NBACC Core Electron Microscopy capability
•    Assists in developing protocols, maintaining records, and supporting principal investigators during the writing of analytical reports
•    Supports experiments on biological research projects (animal based, microbe based, forensics)
•    Maintains accurate records for sample analysis, reagents, equipment performance and data.
•    Presents research results in written and oral formats
•    Attends specialized training and reviews safety manuals and SOPS in order to maintain a safe workplace environment
•    Performs work with select agents in BSL2, BSL3 and BSL4 laboratories with appropriate training
•    Performs other assigned duties
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Bachelors degree (or equivalent) preferably in a biological science field.  Experience in general laboratory, biological, and electron microscopy techniques.
•    Experience in specific techniques including embedding, fixing, sectioning, and staining of biological samples for scanning and transmission electron microscopy desired.
•    General skills in light microscopy, phase contrast microscopy and fluorescent microscopy desirable.
•    Familiarity with imaging of BSL-2/3/4 viruses and bacteria, and familiarity with the relevant procedures and laboratory safety, biosurety, decontamination, and quality assurance guidelines desirable.
•    Proficiency of oral and written communications essential.
•    Exemplary organizational skills with a proven track record of working effectively both independently and as a team player.
•    Knowledge or experience with Quality Assurance (QA) programs such as ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 and/or GMP/GLP work environments desirable.
•    Must be a citizen of the United States.
•    Must be able to obtain an Interim secret clearance, leading to an eventual top secret clearance, Suitability for Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a favorable adjudication of the Department of Justice (DoJ) for select agents access, and enrollment in the Biological and Personnel Reliability Program.
•     Current clearance(s) desirable.
•    Required to enroll in the Special Immunizations Program (SIP).
BNBI maintains a non-smoking environment.