Research Support Officer - Structural Studies - Electron Microscopy Facility - LMB 2460

Starting Salary £39,375 to £43,962 (Band 4) / £29,808 to £34,085 (Band 5) per annum

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK 

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is seeking to employ an Electron Microscopy (EM) Research Support Officer. The successful candidate will help to run, maintain, and develop the world-leading EM Facility at the LMB. The Facility supports around 160 active users who apply cryoEM and cryo-electron tomography (cryoET) to study important biological problems.

The Facility houses 16 electron microscopes (EMs) and associated preparation equipment, including the latest transmission EMs (TEMs), Titan-Krios G4 and Glacios with the latest direct electron detector and energy filter; and four focused ion beam scanning EMs (FIB-SEMs) including Aquilos and Arctis.

The Facility hosts and participates in research programmes developing new hardware and software for cryoEM.  Members of the Facility can also collaborate with users on research projects of mutual interest.

The post-holder will assist with the day-to-day provision of the Facility’s services including taking joint responsibility for ensuring that all equipment runs smoothly; resolving hardware and software problems; upkeep and maintenance of EM hardware and software; advising, supporting, and training users; helping with specimen preparation, data collection and image processing.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, be passionate about EM, and will have the desire and ability to learn new techniques and work with others.

For the Band 5 role, you will have experience working with precision scientific or technical instrumentation and hold at least a BSc or have equivalent experience.  Experience working with EM would be advantageous.

For the Band 4 role, you will have substantial experience in specimen preparation and operation of TEMs and hold a PhD or relevant experience.  Experience using cryo-FIB-SEMs would be advantageous.

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace, on-site nursery, sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.

The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board via the 'Apply' button above.

If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: 26/08/2024

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require; recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

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