3D EM CORE FACILITY MANAGER

Salary:

Minimum $58,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

This position would be responsible for all operations of the 3D Cell EM core facility including: helping develop and implement a business plan for the facility, training new users, running the instruments for users, preparing samples for users, maintaining the equipment and advertising the facility to potential users. This position is a great opportunity for an electron microscopist to work directly with researchers on important biological problems.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical expertise in a research, development, or scientific program. Develops, modifies, adapts, and may design equipment to create unique systems in support of research, development, or instruction, involving, but not limited to, the disciplines of electronics, mechanical/thermal systems, optics, and/or computers.

• 20% Provides technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students in the installation and use of equipment and instruments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals
• 5% Develops, integrates, tests, modifies, and may design sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiatives and unit directives
• 5% Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation
• 10% Answers questions and provides technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students
• 5% Assists with the preparation of grant proposals and applicable documentation
• 10% Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients
• 5% Supports troubleshooting efforts to define and resolve problems
• 5% Assembles data and/or provides input for reports of design status and/or technical research for professional organizations, government/sponsors review boards, and/or design reviews
• 15% Leads the operations and/or management of a facility
• 5% Supports project planning and coordination
• 15% Facilitates the billing process

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. or advanced degree in the biological, engineering or physical sciences.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants will have a minimum of one year of experience in Electron Microscopy. Preference given to those with experience in a core/service facilty and/or with EM of biological samples. Experiene using/processing samples with a high pressure freezer a plus.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


How to Apply:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume summarizing their background an experience in electron microscopy. Include a list of three (3) professional references.

Contact:

Kim Voss
krvoss@wisc.edu
608-262-9880
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Instrumentation Tech II(RE051)

Department(s):

A348600-VCRGE/CTR QUANT CELL IMAGING

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

264406-AS



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Applications Open: Aug 5 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 22 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time