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Laramie, WY - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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Join Our Campus Community!

Thank you for your interest in joining the University of community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission vision and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!

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JOB TITLE:

Laboratory Assistant Science Initiative CASI Facility

JOB PURPOSE:

Serve as a research assistant in the electron microscopy (EM) facility by supporting sample preparation and assisting with routine tasks essential to daily operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the setup of the electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation laboratory followed by support in sample preparation and routine daily tasks such as handling liquid nitrogen.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

For experienced personnel additional responsibilities include weekly optical alignment of the transmission electron microscope (TEM).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must have a degree or are pursuing a degree in biology physics chemistry engineering or a related field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer previous research lab experience in biology physics chemistry engineeringor a related field

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume or C.V.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

The Center for Advanced Scientific Instrumentation (CASI)

CASI is a staffed core facility housing state-of-the-art instrumentation that supports analysis of a wide variety of specimens. CASI is dedicated to serving University of Wyoming (UW) faculty students and other stakeholders throughout Wyoming and beyond for both research and educational purposes.

Located in the Science Initiative Building (SIB) CASI hosts vibration- and light-sensitive instrumentsincluding multiple confocal light microscopes a transmission electron microscope (TEM) a focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) and a micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) systemon the first floor. These rooms are specifically engineered to minimize vibrations and are electromagnetically shielded to ensure high-quality imaging.

Electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation is conducted in the CASI Showcase on the third floor which houses an ultramicrotome spin coater platinum (Pt) sputter coater and other essential sample preparation equipment. The core facility provides both sample preparation and imaging services to researchers across the university and to external collaborators.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit

Employment Type

Part-Time

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