Research Associate I- Electron Microscopist Req4374

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
At Frederick National Laboratory, the Cancer Research Technology Program (CRTP) is a multi-disciplinary hub where emerging technologies, biological expertise and research capabilities are developed and implemented in collaboration with intramural National Cancer Institute investigators and other researchers. Within the CRTP is the Center for Volume Electron Microscopy (CvEM); in our group, scientists work in a highly collaborative environment to develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies for high-resolution 3-D volume EM and correlative microscopy (CLEM) of cells and tissues with research and/or clinical relevance. Our group works on innovations in sample preparation, imaging strategies and data processing/analysis, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) aided image segmentation and visualization.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
– Operation of scanning and transmission electron microscopes, including biological sample preparation
– Simple data analysis and visualization using computational tools
– Rigorous record keeping
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of related experience is required
• Prior experience with conventional biological electron microscopy (imaging, sample prep, data analysis, and record keeping)
• Experience with 2D and 3D visualization software
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Publications in volume electron microscopy

• Experience with correlative microscopy (CLEM)
• Ease with computation (running scripts, knowledge of data/metadata concepts)
• JOB HAZARDS
• This position is subject to working with radioactive material and requires
• to become an approved radiation worker