Jyoti Jaiswal |
The Cellular Imaging Core at Children's National Medical Center invites
application for an imaging core manager. The appropriate candidate (Staff Scientist II) will work with the users and the director of the cellular imaging core to maintain proper operation and use of the core's instruments and assist in its growth. The Cellular Imaging Core covers two physical locations, the main campus at CNMC and Microscopy and Image Analysis facility at George Washington University Medical School. It is comprised by Zeiss multiphoton and confocal platforms, wide-field fluorescence microscopes, a TIRF and Spinning Disk confocal microscope, Laser-capture/microdissection microscopes (Leica) and a JOEL XXX electron microscope. The manager will be responsible for all routine aspects of running the imaging core including consulting with users at CNMC and facilitating optimal use of instruments to help meet the research goals of the users. This will involve upkeep of the instruments, managing online equipment schedules, performing calibration and repair of instruments and coordinating this with the suppliers; identifying user needs and communicating changes to them; help in troubleshooting and resolving user errors; inventorying and maintaining supplies and parts as needed. The preferred candidate would have extensive experience in use and operation of fluorescence imaging approaches such as widefield, confocal, multiphoton and spinning disc microscopy. Working knowledge of live cell and tissue imaging, FRET, FRAP, photoactivation, image deconvolution and other fluorescence-based techniques as well as experience with image acquisition analysis and computing software (Zeiss LSM, Slidebook, Image J, Volocity, Metamorph, MatLab etc.) is desired. The individual must demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively with others. Subject to fulfillment of the key responsibilities, candidate's interest in developing collaborative scientific efforts with researchers will be considered. A competitive remuneration commensurate with the individuals experience and expertise will be provided. Key responsibilities: Manage and maintain all the core equipment. Maintain instrument scheduling calendars, provide user support, and coordinate repairs. Consult potential users on instrument capabilities and train new users (PIs, visiting researchers, post docs, graduate and undergraduate students) on instrumentation. Perform equipment inventories and maintain areas where the equipment is located. Monitor future needs of the users and maintain records of current usage, maintenance and supplies Education and Experience: Applicant must have a Masters or PhD in a field of biomedical science with a strong knowledge of biology, chemistry and anatomy and demonstrate at least three years experience (five years in case of Masters) in use or operation of confocal/multiphoton microscopy in a multiuser environment. Computer skills including working with various image acquisition and analysis software and working in Windows and Mac environment is highly desirable. Apply online at - https://www.healthcaresource.com/cnmc/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobId=482752 |
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