Multiphoton Position Open

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Multiphoton Microscopy Specialist for Core Microscope Facility

 

Description:

The Campus Microscopy and Imaging Facility (CMIF) is the biomedical confocal and electron microscopy core facility serving over 70 faculty labs per year at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.  The CMIF is located in the new 10 story Biomedical Research Tower in the Medical Center Campus.  The Microscopy Specialist reports to the Lab Manager and the faculty Director.  Main tasks are: responsibility for multiphoton and 2D array single photon confocal microscopes and assist in configuration of live tissue and animal imaging.  In addition, the successful applicant will operate and train users on single photon confocal microscopes, to perform sample preparation with cryostat for fixed samples and including immunocytochemistry; assists other staff in operation of scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope; works closely with individual scientists on their research projects to develop research plans; provides technical expertise on research methods.  This position requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with great microscopy skills.

 

Instruments in the CMIF are: FEI Tecnai G2 BioTWIN TEM with cryo, FEI Nova 400 Nano SEM,  Olympus FV1000 spectral system, Olympus FV1000 filter system, VisiTech Infinity3 2D array confocal microscope, CRI Nuance Multispectral imaging camera, Olympus FV 1000 MPE with Spectral Physics DeepSee TiSaphire laser. 

 

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or equivalent education/experience in biological sciences.

Demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of faculty, researchers, students, and visitors.  Considerable experience in biological/health science research lab required; experience with multiphoton microscopy and single photon microscopy is required, computer skills required; skills in sample preparation preferred; knowledge of image analysis methods and experience with live cell image 2D array laser confocal microscope desirable.

 

Salary Range:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

 

Contact:

Richard W. Burry, Ph.D.

Campus Microscopy and Imaging Facility, Director

The Ohio State University

277 Biomedical Research Tower

460 W. 12th Ave.

Columbus Ohio  43210-2210

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