Scientist, Human Organelle Library

CZ Imaging Institute

In our Science work, our mission is to support science and technology that will help make it possible to cure, prevent, or manage all diseases by the end of the century. We build open source software tools to accelerate science and generate more accurate and biologically important sources of data, fund scientific research worldwide to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and launched a family of institutes to do research that can't be done in conventional environments.

To accomplish our mission, we need to develop a dynamic, integrated view of biological systems in health and disease. The Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging (CZ Imaging Institute) aims to push forward the development and application of new imaging technologies over the next 15 years to obtain deep insights into the architecture of complex biological systems at the molecular level. Researchers will collaboratively develop breakthrough biological imaging systems centered around grand challenges that push the boundaries of what we can see and measure.

As an extension of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's Imaging program, the CZ Imaging Institute will create breakthrough technologies — hardware, software, biological probes, data, and platforms — that will be made available to the scientific community and adopted worldwide through a combination of direct access to the institute, open sharing of advances, and commercial partnerships.

The Chan Zuckerberg Imaging Institute is seeking an experienced Scientist, Human Organelle Library to join our team and support our efforts in developing biological driver projects to push the frontiers and validate new cryo electron tomography technology developments. The successful candidate will have a strong background in structural biology, biochemistry, and/or physics, and extensive experience with cryo electron tomography techniques and data analysis.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement new cryo electron tomography techniques and protocols
• Collaborate closely with research and technology development teams at the Chan Zuckerberg Imaging Institute
• Prepare cellular samples for cryo electron microscopy using FIB milling
• Collect and critically assess cryoET data and work closely with researchers to improve outcomes
• Analyze and interpret data from cryoET experiments
• Present research findings at conferences and in publications
• Supervise and train junior researchers and students

What You'll Bring

• Ph.D. in structural biology, biochemistry, physics, or a related field
• Strong experience with cryo electron tomography techniques and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proven ability to multitask and work collaboratively and cooperatively with technology developers and scientific researchers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to stay current with new developments across the fields of cryoEM and cryoET
• Experience in supervising and training junior researchers is a plus

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $102,000 - $153,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges outside Redwood City are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

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