Job Description:
• The successful candidate will provide expert technical support and services in light, scanning, and transmission electron microscopy for research and diagnostic users within the College of Medicine & Health Sciences and other department and colleges in the UAE University. • Operate and maintain Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopes. • Maintain vacuum systems, chillers, cryogenic and gas systems, and ancillary laboratory equipment. • Prepare and process biological specimens for EM studies, including fixation, embedding, ultramicrotomy, staining and examination. • Prepare laboratory reagents and resins for microscopy work. • Perform image acquisition, analysis, and calibration for high-resolution imaging. • Train and assist students, researchers, and faculty in microscopy techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Cell Biology or Morphological Sciences.
Experience/Skills:
4–5 years of experience operating and maintaining transmission and scanning microscopes. Proven skills in tissue preparation, ultramicrotomy, and electron microscopy techniques. Proficiency in English; strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
An advantage will be offered to candidates with experience in confocal laser microscopy.