Chan Zuckerberg Biohub - San Francisco
Research Associate, TEM Operations
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub - San Francisco, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
The Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging aims to push forward the development and application of new imaging technologies over the next 10 to 15 years to obtain deep insights into the architecture of complex biological systems at the molecular level. The CZ Imaging Institute will create breakthrough technologies — hardware, software, biological probes, data, and platforms — that will be made available to the scientific community and adopted worldwide through a combination of direct access to the institute, open sharing of advances, and commercial partnerships.
Our Vision
We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
The technologies developed at CZ Biohub facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond
Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.
The Opportunity The Chan Zuckerberg Imaging Institute (CZII) is seeking a highly skilled Research Associate with expertise in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and CryoEM sample preparation to support our pioneering work in biological imaging. This role is critical to advancing high-throughput cryo-electron tomography workflows and developing new methodologies that push the limits of cellular visualization.
This position offers the opportunity to work hands‑on with cutting‑edge equipment and collaborate with leading scientists to enable discoveries that shape the future of structural biology and biophysics.
What You’ll Do
Assist in the operation and maintenance of TFS Krios cryoTEM instruments.
Play a crucial role in our high‑throughput cryoET pipeline, ensuring efficient sample preparation and data collection.
Test new modalities for data collection with a variety of softwares.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement novel data collection methods.
Prepare biological samples for cryo-electron tomography (cryoET) using advanced techniques such as plunge freezing and high-pressure freezing.
Maintain detailed records of experiments and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in biological sciences, biophysics, material science or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of hands‑on experience using TEMs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams comprising biologists and microscopists.
Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt current methods to address novel challenges.
Eagerness to learn and master new methodologies on state‑of‑the‑art equipment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice to have –
Familiarity with Thermo Fisher Scientific Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs), specifically Krios or other related autoloader TEMs.
Experience using either SerialEM or Tomography5 or other automation.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Demonstrated expertise in CryoEM techniques.
Compensation The Redwood City base pay range for a new hire in this role is $71,000.00 - $98,000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job‑related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process.
Benefits for the Whole You We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.
Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving.
If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice We provide (and state and federal law requires) reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job (reach out to your recruiter or accommodations@chanzuckerberg.com). Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
For reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in the organization’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Our Vision
We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
The technologies developed at CZ Biohub facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond
Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.
The Opportunity The Chan Zuckerberg Imaging Institute (CZII) is seeking a highly skilled Research Associate with expertise in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and CryoEM sample preparation to support our pioneering work in biological imaging. This role is critical to advancing high-throughput cryo-electron tomography workflows and developing new methodologies that push the limits of cellular visualization.
This position offers the opportunity to work hands‑on with cutting‑edge equipment and collaborate with leading scientists to enable discoveries that shape the future of structural biology and biophysics.
What You’ll Do
Assist in the operation and maintenance of TFS Krios cryoTEM instruments.
Play a crucial role in our high‑throughput cryoET pipeline, ensuring efficient sample preparation and data collection.
Test new modalities for data collection with a variety of softwares.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement novel data collection methods.
Prepare biological samples for cryo-electron tomography (cryoET) using advanced techniques such as plunge freezing and high-pressure freezing.
Maintain detailed records of experiments and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in biological sciences, biophysics, material science or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of hands‑on experience using TEMs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams comprising biologists and microscopists.
Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt current methods to address novel challenges.
Eagerness to learn and master new methodologies on state‑of‑the‑art equipment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice to have –
Familiarity with Thermo Fisher Scientific Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs), specifically Krios or other related autoloader TEMs.
Experience using either SerialEM or Tomography5 or other automation.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Demonstrated expertise in CryoEM techniques.
Compensation The Redwood City base pay range for a new hire in this role is $71,000.00 - $98,000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job‑related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process.
Benefits for the Whole You We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.
Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving.
If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice We provide (and state and federal law requires) reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job (reach out to your recruiter or accommodations@chanzuckerberg.com). Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
For reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in the organization’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
By checking this box, I consent to Chan Zuckerberg Biohub collecting, storing, and processing my responses to the demographic data surveys above.
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