Coordinator, Electron Microscopy Unit

5 days ago


Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Department**: Molecular and Cellular Imaging Facility
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 11/25/2024 to 09/30/2025

**General Purpose**

The Molecular and Cellular Imaging Facility is a core laboratory offering Electron Microscopy and Advanced Light Microscopy services to the University of Guelph community as well as to other academics, government and industry. The Facility provides self-service (with or without support), and full service with regards to sample preparation, image acquisition and data analysis.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Train, oversee, and assist all users in the proper, safe, and responsible use of the various cutting-edge technology imaging systems (e.g. transmission, cryo-transmission, scanning and cryo-scanning electron microscopy, high-pressure freezing and freeze-substitution)
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Facility; manage booking of the instruments, authorize independent usage of the instruments, maintain equipment in working order, general lab maintenance
- Offer technical and research-related (academic) support (from experimental design to selection of imaging method and data analysis or follow-up experiments)
- Financial responsibilities (e.g., prepare and submit monthly invoicing; track revenue and expenditure streams)

**Requirements**:

- Undergraduate Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology or related scientific field
- 18 months of relevant laboratory experience
- Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of both TEM and SEM technologies (additional knowledge on Advanced Light Microscopy techniques is an asset)
- Pertinent experience with method development
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Awareness of WHMIS and health & safety practices in a laboratory environment

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10913527
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 6
USW Local 4120 Wage GridPosting Date: 11/06/2024
Closing Date: 11/13/2024


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