Hi everyone! Please check out this great opportunity for a microscopy specialist to join the Microscopy Team of the Allen Institute for Cell Science! Visit this LINK.
Instrument Specialist, Microscopy – Allen Institute for Cell Science The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science. The mission of the Allen Institute for Cell Science is to create multi-scale visual models of cell organization, dynamics, and activities. Our approach encompasses large scale data collection, observation, theory, and predictions to understand cellular behavior in normal and pathological contexts. As a division within the Allen Institute, the Allen Institute for Cell Science uses a team-oriented approach, focusing on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a transformational impact on science. This Instrument Specialist position will assist with the maintenance of the microscopes to ensure that they are operational and functioning at the required standards for experimental imaging needs of the Institute. The Instrument Specialist will troubleshoot malfunctioning microscopes (both hardware and software) and coordinate with vendors for repair and preventive maintenance tasks as well as assist in developing and implementing microscopy quality control standards. The successful candidate will work closely with the members of the Microscopy Committee, who oversee microscope operations and usage, adjustment to microscope setups and incorporating new technologies as needed for the programmatic goals of the Institute. This role will also work closely with the microscope users to coordinate and enable optimal microscope scheduling and usage. The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.