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JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Open Research Resources & Equipment (COR²E) at the University of Connecticut seeks a full-time Facility Scientist to support imaging research at the university. The individual will work in the Advanced Light Microscopy Facility (ALMF) – a vibrant and growing core facility housing six instruments including confocal, light sheet, TIRF, and super resolution microscopes (confocal.uconn.edu). Within the ALMF, the Facility Scientist will be responsible for day-to-day microscope maintenance, training facility users on the instruments, and providing ongoing support to researchers in their experimental design, data acquisition, and image analysis. The Facility Scientist will work closely with the Facility Director to support a wide range of microscopy research applications and will be expected to develop a high level of mastery of the instrumentation hardware and software. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and can clearly communicate technical information verbally and in written form.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take part in the daily maintenance and upkeep of the facility and microscopes
• Maintain scheduling and billing in our online instrument management software
• Provide instrument training to researchers
• Be available to provide hands-on assistance with microscope hardware and software
• Demonstrate and practice lab safety procedures
• Order supplies needed for facility operation
• Take part in the promotion and outreach of the facility to the larger university community
• Keep up to date in current developments in the microscopy field

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree + 1 year of experience or PhD in the biological or physical sciences (or a scheduled PhD completion date prior to 3/31/25).
2. Previous research experience with confocal microscopy.
3. Experience performing fluorescence labeling of biological samples.
4. Demonstrated technical proficiency with microscopy instrumentation.
5. Experience with image processing software, such as ImageJ, Imaris, Arivis, Huygens, etc.
6. Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ph.D. in the biological or physical sciences.
2. Experience with STED, TIRF, or light sheet microscopy.
3. Experience with microtomy for the preparation of samples for microscopy.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, end-dated position based in Storrs with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.  For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/.

Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498242 to upload a cover letter detailing your related experience to the position as outlined above, a resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. 

This job posting is scheduled to be removed on December 20, 2024.

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