SEM​/FIB Laboratory Manager

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• Livermore, CAtoday

$146k – $186k BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $126k (389 that show pay). Operate and advance SEM/FIB microscopy capabilities for materials characterization and sample prep Why it is interesting. Hands-on with dual-beam FIB/SEM on radioactive and radio logically controlled samples, rare in microscopy roles. Might not be for you. Requires U.S. citizenship for DOE Q clearance and willingness to handle radioactive materials.

Mostly at the bench

Manages people Senior hires only Core polymer role Operate, maintain, and advance SEM, FIB, and dual-beam FIB/SEM capabilities; support materials characterization, sample preparation, micromachining Seniority Manager Work On-site Type Full-time Degree BS Role R&D / Research Clearance Secret Relocation Offered Visa US citizenship required Techniques SEM
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15 rolesdual-beam FIB/SEMimage analysis4 rolesmachine learning2 roles Benefits relocation packageeducation reimbursementflexible schedules Role details We have an opening for a SEM/FIB Laboratory Manager to operate, maintain, and advance scanning electron microscopy, focused ion beam, and dual-beam FIB/SEM capabilities. You will support materials characterization, sample preparation, micromachining, imaging, and analytical research for a broad user community. This position is in the Micro Analytical Signatures Group within the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and support SEM, FIB, and dual-beam FIB/SEM systems for imaging, characterization, micromachining, cross-sectioning, and sample preparation.

Develop, validate, document, and implement safe, repeatable FIB/SEM workflows and preparation methods for complex, scarce, high-value, time-sensitive, radioactive, or radio logically controlled samples. Perform manipulation, recovery, and characterization, while ensuring compliant handling of radio logically controlled materials. Diagnose and resolve instrument, software, vacuum, detector, and sample-related issues; coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, vendor support, service contracts, and laboratory readiness. Improve throughput, reproducibility, data quality, automation, traceability, and accessibility through new capabilities, image-analysis tools, scripts, and data-processing pipelines.

Establish and maintain microscopy data-management practices, including cataloging, metadata, provenance, backups, retrieval, and long-term preservation. Manage laboratory operations, documentation, scheduling, inventory, user access, safety, and resource allocation. Train and assist users; provide technical consultation, SOPs, guides, training materials, and outreach to internal and external collaborators. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.
3 level Independently lead complex SEM/FIB technical work involving ambiguous requirements, competing priorities, and multiple instrument, sample, workflow, and data-quality considerations. Develop and implement innovative microscopy, micromachining, imaging, and sample-preparation methods that expand laboratory capability. Set technical direction for major workflows, including automation, image analysis, machine learning, and microscopy data management. Serve as a technical authority on experiment design, sample suitability, analytical strategy, capability investments, and resolution of complex instrument or sample-related problems.

Lead laboratory improvements and technology integration to increase throughput, reproducibility, reliability, traceability, and data quality. Develop advanced training, SOPs, qualification approaches, and technical guidance; mentor users, staff, students, and less-experienced personnel. Contribute to laboratory strategy, capability planning, technical prioritization, and organizational program objectives. Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.…