Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
Manager, Cryo-EM Core Facility
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement, Bozeman, Montana, us, 59772
Overview
MSU’s Cryo‑EM Core Facility is seeking a manager to oversee daily operations of a world‑class Cryo‑EM facility located on the Bozeman campus. The facility houses a 200 kV Talos Arctica cryo‑TEM equipped with a Gatan K3 detector, two 120 kV microscopes (Tecnai Spirit, Leo912), a Vitrobot Mark IV, and significant computational resources.
Position Details Classification Title: Research Professional
Working Title: Manager, Cryo‑EM Core Facility
Salary Range:
$90,000 – $120,000
per year, commensurate with experience
Appointment Type: Professional Contract (Term: Semester)
Start Date: Desired on completion of a successful search (applications accepted until the applicant pool is adequate)
Contact: Martin Lawrence, (406) 994‑5382,
lawrence@montana.edu
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain all microscopes and peripheral equipment, working with vendors for repairs.
Train users in cryo‑EM data collection and analysis.
Assist users in collecting cryo‑EM data for single‑particle analysis, cryo‑electron tomography, and micro‑electron diffraction.
Collect negative‑stain TEM data on purified macromolecules, organelles, or resin‑embedded sectioned samples.
Maintain the facility’s usage calendar and assist users with scheduling instruments.
Manage the facility’s computational infrastructure (Linux/Windows).
Stay current in relevant research methodologies and pursue professional development.
Assist the core director with strategic planning for future staffing and capital upgrades.
Order and maintain all necessary supplies for daily operations.
Supervise hiring of other core employees, including assistants, students, and graduate students.
Maintain the operating budget and implement user fees to support a balanced budget.
Ensure timely invoicing and billing of core users in cooperation with the core program manager.
Required Qualifications
PhD in physical or life sciences, or Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years of experience.
Demonstrated experience with the cryo‑EM workflow from sample preparation to model building.
Experience operating and maintaining transmission electron microscopes.
IT‑administration experience on Linux and Windows platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing or working in a research core facility.
Experience preparing resin‑embedded biological samples.
Experience with focused ion‑beam milling and correlative light and electron microscopy.
Experience with fluorescence light microscopy.
Prior STEM teaching experience.
Experience in entrepreneurial, business, marketing, or customer‑service environments.
The Successful Candidate Will
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong problem‑solving skills.
Work effectively across multiple disciplines with students, faculty, and staff.
Position Special Requirements / Additional Information This job description is a general statement of duties. MSU reserves the right to reassign duties as needed.
Physical Demands The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty with or without reasonable accommodations.
Posting Detail Information Number of vacancies: 1
Start date: Desired upon completion of a successful search (applications accepted until the applicant pool is adequate)
Applications will be screened beginning July 7, 2025.
Special Instructions and EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or other protected class status. Veteran’s preference is provided in accordance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act. To claim veteran’s preference, complete the Veteran’s Preference information in your profile.
Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Position Details Classification Title: Research Professional
Working Title: Manager, Cryo‑EM Core Facility
Salary Range:
$90,000 – $120,000
per year, commensurate with experience
Appointment Type: Professional Contract (Term: Semester)
Start Date: Desired on completion of a successful search (applications accepted until the applicant pool is adequate)
Contact: Martin Lawrence, (406) 994‑5382,
lawrence@montana.edu
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain all microscopes and peripheral equipment, working with vendors for repairs.
Train users in cryo‑EM data collection and analysis.
Assist users in collecting cryo‑EM data for single‑particle analysis, cryo‑electron tomography, and micro‑electron diffraction.
Collect negative‑stain TEM data on purified macromolecules, organelles, or resin‑embedded sectioned samples.
Maintain the facility’s usage calendar and assist users with scheduling instruments.
Manage the facility’s computational infrastructure (Linux/Windows).
Stay current in relevant research methodologies and pursue professional development.
Assist the core director with strategic planning for future staffing and capital upgrades.
Order and maintain all necessary supplies for daily operations.
Supervise hiring of other core employees, including assistants, students, and graduate students.
Maintain the operating budget and implement user fees to support a balanced budget.
Ensure timely invoicing and billing of core users in cooperation with the core program manager.
Required Qualifications
PhD in physical or life sciences, or Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years of experience.
Demonstrated experience with the cryo‑EM workflow from sample preparation to model building.
Experience operating and maintaining transmission electron microscopes.
IT‑administration experience on Linux and Windows platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing or working in a research core facility.
Experience preparing resin‑embedded biological samples.
Experience with focused ion‑beam milling and correlative light and electron microscopy.
Experience with fluorescence light microscopy.
Prior STEM teaching experience.
Experience in entrepreneurial, business, marketing, or customer‑service environments.
The Successful Candidate Will
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong problem‑solving skills.
Work effectively across multiple disciplines with students, faculty, and staff.
Position Special Requirements / Additional Information This job description is a general statement of duties. MSU reserves the right to reassign duties as needed.
Physical Demands The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty with or without reasonable accommodations.
Posting Detail Information Number of vacancies: 1
Start date: Desired upon completion of a successful search (applications accepted until the applicant pool is adequate)
Applications will be screened beginning July 7, 2025.
Special Instructions and EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or other protected class status. Veteran’s preference is provided in accordance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act. To claim veteran’s preference, complete the Veteran’s Preference information in your profile.
Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
#J-18808-Ljbffr