Cryo-EM Core Scientist

Van Andel Institute is seeking a highly motivated Cryo-EM Core Scientist to help expand and advance in situ structural biology capabilities. The role offers the opportunity to drive innovation in cryo-electron microscopy, cryo-electron tomography, and cryo-focused ion beam technologies within a state-of-the-art facility.

Requirements

• Lead operation and optimization of the Thermo Fisher Arctis cryo-PFIB system and associated cryo-EM instrumentation
• Develop and implement advanced cryo-FIB milling workflows for diverse biological samples
• Integrate FIB-SEM workflows with light microscopy and cryo-ET pipelines
• Collaborate closely with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students on in situ cryo-ET studies
• Contribute intellectually to grant proposals and peer-reviewed publications
• Provide scientific consultation and training to internal and external users
• Coordinate service, maintenance, and instrumentation upgrades with vendor engineers
• Maintain rigorous experimental and operational documentation
• Mentor trainees and support the educational mission of the Institute

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position
• Access to state-of-the-art cryo-EM and cryo-FIB instrumentation
• Close collaboration with faculty investigating cancer and neurodegenerative disease
• Opportunities for co-authorship and grant participation
• A salaried position targeting $80,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience, skills and qualifications