Microscopy Core Technician

The Integrated Microscopy Core, Department of Molecular and Cellular
Biology, Baylor College of Medicine has an immediate full-time opening for
an electron microscopy technician. The Integrated Microscopy Core is a busy,
state-of-the-art facility with a new Hitachi H7500 equipped with Gatan’s new
2Kx2K CCD camera, deconvolution, laser scanning confocal, and 2 CCD-based
upright and inverted epifluorescence microscopes.

The applicant should have at least one year of experience in various aspects
of sample preparation for biological TEM.  This should include fixation,
embedding, ultrathin sectioning staining and darkroom procedures, TEM
operation and knowledge of computers.  Other duties include preparation of
solutions, embedding media and excellent organizational skills.

The position offers opportunities for training in advanced microscopy
techniques, including digital TEM, fluorescence, deconvolution and laser
scanning confocal microscopy.  Excellent communication skills and a
Bachelor's degree are required.  A competitive salary and benefit package
commensurate with experience is offered.  Please email a cover letter
expressing your research/technical interests and resume to:

Michael A. Mancini, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Integrated Microscopy
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX  77030
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http://microscopy.bcm.tmc.edu
713 798 8952