Research Engineering​/Scientist Associate III​/IV, Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory, Center

Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III/IV, Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Job Posting

Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III/IV, Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Hiring Department:
Center for Biomedical Research Support

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

The Sauer Structural Biology Laboratory (SSBL) is a state-of-the-art electron microscopy (EM) facility equipped with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and CryoEM capabilities. Our instruments include a FEI Titan Krios with a Bio continuum GIF and K3 direct detector, a Thermo-Fisher Glacios with a Falcon IVi detector, and a JEOL 1400 Flash with a Clear View camera and Oxford Instruments Xplore detector.

SSBL is seeking motivated and collaborative candidates for a TEM Specialist position.

This evergreen posting will assist in recruiting for either a RESA III or a RESA IV position based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute to a high-performance research core facility, support cutting-edge structural biology research, and grow professionally within a dynamic, service‑oriented environment.

RESA III

• Instrument Maintenance & Facility Support:
  Assist with coordinating maintenance, service, and troubleshooting on transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) and ancillary equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• User Training & Support:
  Interface with users to provide training in sample preparation, microscope operation, and data collection workflows; provide ongoing support for the user community.

• Data Collection, Evaluation & Strategy:
  Load samples, align/tune microscopes, and collect high-quality data on behalf of users or projects; assess user-generated data and provide guidance to improve data quality; assist in testing and optimizing new workflows and imaging conditions as applicable.

• Facility Operations & Documentation:
  Perform daily/weekly checks and tasks required for facility operations; track consumables usage; assist with managing and tracking bookings and training activities using the facility scheduling system (FBS); maintain accurate usage and performance logs.

• Technical Resource &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as a technical resource for researchers and colleagues; stay informed about new developments in EM instrumentation, software, and techniques relevant to the facility’s mission.

RESA IV

• Instrument Maintenance & Facility Support:
  Independently coordinate maintenance, service, and troubleshooting on TEMs and ancillary equipment; critically evaluate service operations and validate performance as appropriate.

• User Training & Support:
  Interface with users to provide training in sample preparation, microscope operation, and data collection workflows; develop and update training materials; provide ongoing support; serve as a subject-matter expert for specialized experiments.

• Data Collection, Evaluation & Strategy:
  Load samples, align/tune microscopes, and collect high-quality data; assess user-generated data and provide guidance; lead implementation of data collection strategies, protocols, and best practices for the user community.

• Facility Operations & Documentation:
  Perform daily/weekly checks and tasks required for facility operations; track consumables usage; assist with bookings/training; maintain accurate logs.

• Technical Resource &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as a technical resource; stay informed about developments in EM instrumentation; higher level staff may provide technical leadership and evaluate emerging technologies.

• Master’s degree in life or physical sciences, or related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience operating or maintaining high-end transmission electron microscopes, with at least 1 year of cryo-TEM experience for imaging biological samples.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for teamwork and collaboration with a…