Research Technologist - Electron Microscopy Core
Research Technologist - Electron Microscopy Core
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Job Description
The Electron Microscopy Core is a fullservice laboratory that provides technical support to physicians scientists and researchers both within and outside the Mayo Clinic enterprise.
The Electron Microscopy Lab is seeking a technologist with a background in health sciences to join our Electron Microscopy (EM) team. The individual will be responsible for providing electron microscopy technical services in support of pathologists for clinical testing and to a variety of research laboratories and scientists.
The EM technologist works with clinical/patient tissue and specimens submitted by research laboratories. The position will include a variety of laboratory related tasks including but not limited to:
- Tissue processing embedding and sectioning
- Working with chemicals and biohazardous materials
- Utilizing and helping maintain specialized laboratory equipment
- Verifying accuracy of records and maintaining appropriate documentation
Required training will be provided within the laboratory.
Other opportunities within the position may involve scoping tissues on the electron microscope for ultrastructural indicators of disease and reporting to Mayo pathologists researchers and other laboratory personnel.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working successfully in a laboratory setting. The candidate should be highly organized able to multitask and work closely with others in a fastpaced and changing environment.
They will also exhibit:
- a strong work ethic
- curiosity
- recordkeeping and communication skills
- critical thinking
The applicant will be expected to acquire technical competency in specific laboratory procedures and to consistently follow established laboratory protocols per regulatory requirements. A commitment of 3 or more years is preferred.
Qualifications
Requires bachelors degree in biology or other relevant science. Knowledge of basic histology is preferred. Experience in electron microscopy is highly desirable.
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to work well with others bothwithin and outside the group is required.
- Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques equipment and safety.
- Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.
- Experience with basic data analysis is required.
- This position requires demonstrated writing skills.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; also Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F1 OPT STEM extension program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
