Staff Scientist II,CryoEM Job New Haven area,Connecticut USA,Research/Development

Position Overview

The Yale CryoEM Resource (YCR) is a university‑wide cryo‑electron microscopy facility with three sites across Yale’s campuses:
Science Hill, Yale School of Medicine, and West Campus. The specialist will report to the YCR Managing Director and will work with users across Yale and external academic and industry partners. The position is primarily based at the Science Hill site, with additional activities at the Yale School of Medicine and West Campus as needed.

Key Responsibilities

User Training:
Provide advanced training and guidance to users of the research core.

Experiment Support:
Collaborate with researchers on experimental design, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting within the research core.

Facility/Instrument Support:
Manage and oversee research projects within the research core.

Technique Development:
Lead the implementation and optimization of advanced techniques and methodologies and develop standard operating procedures for research core services.

Data Analysis/Interpretation:
Analyze and interpret complex scientific data, generating meaningful insights and recommendations.

Equipment Procurement:
Assist in the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of research core equipment.

Professional Development:
Stay updated with emerging research trends and technologies. Participate in professional development activities and scientific conferences.

Scientific Participation:
Contribute scientific data for manuscript preparation and grant proposals.

Staff Training and Mentoring:
Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior staff members.

Vendor Relations:
Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate new technologies for optimal procurement processes.

Education and Outreach:
Contribute to education and outreach activities within the core, including tours, events, etc.

Required

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated expertise in cryo

EM, including experimental design, sample preparation, screening, data collection, data analysis, and scientific troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with scientists from a wide range of backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Project management: strong organizational and project management skills to support facility operations.
Technical knowledge: in-depth understanding of relevant research techniques and methodologies.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Ph.D. or equivalent in biology, chemistry, physics, biophysics, structural biology or a closely related field.

Required

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.

Compensation

Salary Range: $68,000.00 - $

Compensation Grade:
Administration & Operations

Location

260 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut

Anti‑Discrimination Statement

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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Staff Scientist II, CryoEM