Research Specialist, Cryo-Electron Microscopy

Altos Labs · East Bay

Company

Altos Labs

Location

East Bay

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Our Mission

Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.

For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.

Our Value

Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.

Diversity at Altos

We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. 

We are building a company where exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work side by side to advance a shared mission. 

Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. 

At Altos, we are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.

What You Will Contribute To Altos

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced cryo-electron microscopy (cryoEM) specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in both single-particle cryoEM and cryo-focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (cryo FIB-SEM).


Responsibilities:

  • Perform sample preparation for both single-particle cryoEM and cryo FIB-SEM.
  • Operate and maintain cryoEM equipment.
  • Collect single-particle tomographic datasets.
  • Collaborate with other scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Analyze and interpret cryoEM data.
  • Train and mentor junior staff and scientists in cryoEM techniques.

Who You AreMinimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the cryoEM field.
  • Extensive experience with sample preparation for both single-particle cryoEM and cryo FIB-SEM.
  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art software packages including cryoSPARC and Relion.
  • Current working knowledge of the software and hardware developments in cryoEM, and limitations of the technique.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

The salary range for Redwood City:

  • Research Specialist I:  $136,850 - $185,150
  • Research Specialist II: $162,350 - $219,650

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.


For UK applicants, before submitting your application:

- Please click here to read the Altos Labs EU and UK Applicant Privacy Notice (bit.ly/eu_uk_privacy_notice)
- This Privacy Notice is not a contract, express or implied and it does not set terms or conditions of employment.

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What We Want You To Know

We are a culture of collaboration and scientific freedom, and we believe in the values of diversity, inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation.

Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exemptions (e.g., due to a medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief).

Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific freedom, learning, and belonging.

Note: Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee. If this sounds like your interaction with people claiming to be with Altos, it is not legitimate and has nothing to do with Altos. Learn more about a common job scam at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-spot-avoid-online-job-scams-biron-clark/

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Date Posted

06/04/2024

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