Microscopy Technician

Job Description Summary
Supports microscopy related research and teaching in the Microscopic Imaging Core of Wake Forest University Biology by assisting the Director of Microscopy.

Job Description
Essential Functions:
– Trains new users and assists in utilization of microscopes and related equipment.
– Maintains microscopes and related equipment in a clean and highly operational state.
– Communicates an excitement about imaging-related science to new students and visitors.
– Facilitates scheduling of equipment use and related record keeping/reporting.
– Reports to and coordinates overall activities with the microscopy director.
– Assists the director in other microscopy facility related directives as assigned.
– Assists undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty with design and implementation of experimental protocols related to microscopy by understanding research goals and needs of individual facility users.

Additional Job Description
Accountabilities:
– Responsible for own work.
– Provides training and assists in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate student researchers.
– Reports activities and problems to the facility director.
Physical Requirements:
– Sedentary work primarily involving sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. 
– Ability to travel 7 miles between Innovation Quarter and main Reynolda campus (university shuttle or personal car)
Disclaimer:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.