Position Overview:

Do you enjoy collaborating with a diverse group of people to solve complex challenges? Does contributing to breakthrough discoveries in science and working with unique experimental instrumentation in a world-leading scientific research environment excite you?

The Cryo-EM and Bioimaging Division within the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource Directorate at SLAC is seeking a Life Science Research Professional to perform and develop advanced FIB-SEM-iFLM and CryoET methods and work on research efforts focused on the development of cryogenic correlative light and electron microscopy methods. This emerging area is best described as being in its infancy and there is a lot of exciting work to be done to make these methods routine tools for biological discovery.

Note: This is a 1-year fixed term position with the possibility of extension or conversion to a regular continuing position. Assignment duration is contingent upon project needs and funding.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Perform more complex functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct a portion of the research project(s) including:
  • Interface with members of the lab to perform and develop advanced FIB-SEM-iFLM and CryoET methods.
  • Develop and maintain analysis pipeline for tomographic reconstruction.
  • Help produce biological samples for cryogenic electron microscopy and possibly light microscopy.
  • Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication and present ongoing work to colleagues and/or academic conferences.
• Independently conduct a portion of the research project(s). Make recommendations on experimental design and/or research direction to principal investigator.
• Independently conduct complex (lab and/or field) experiments to gather data for a portion of a major research project.
• Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist, and make modifications to existing procedures and protocols.
• Develop new research protocols where appropriate protocols are not described in the literature or where modification or adaptation of standard procedures and protocols is required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; apply to ongoing research and development of new protocols.
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section, and to publication of findings. Present ongoing work to colleagues and/or academic conferences.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under supervision of principal investigator or business manager.
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
• Supervise (either formally or informally) staff or students as needed, including oversight and direction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work. Serve as a technical resource for other research staff.
• Oversee the daily activities of the laboratory including lab maintenance; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed. May assist with purchasing laboratory equipment.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientific field.
• Interpersonal skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues at SLAC and external organizations.
• Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
• Ability to apply sound judgment in challenging and multi-tasking situations and be able to work independently with only general guidance.
• Experience in FIB-SEM-iFLM systems.
• Computer programming in any of the following languages, Matlab, Python, C, and Labview.
• Experience in instrumentation design and construction
• Experience in cryogenic electron microscopy
• FIB-SEM-iFLM experience
• CryoET acquisition and analysis experience

SLAC employee competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.

Physical requirements and Working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
• Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities:
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,
• As an organization that receives federal funding, SLAC and Stanford University have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors.

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• Job Classification: Life Science Research Professional 2
• Job Code: 4952, Grade: G
• Duration: 1-year fixed term

The expected pay range for this position is $68,000 to $85,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.