Transmission Electron Microscopy Scientist at AnaPath Services GmbH

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AnaPath Services is a Swiss based contract laboratory specialized in histopathology services including toxicological and molecular pathology. The immunohistochemistry department is a quickly growing sector at AnaPath Services GmbH.

Tasks

This position will require

managing and leading the operations of AnaPath`s new Transmission Electron Microscope, improve techniques and develop services around this sector. It will provide

support to the principal investigators and pathologists for histological studies, as well as

independent services. The focus

is on the hands-on TEM activities at Anapath, which includes processing of biological specimens,

operating the advanced microscope and maintain its functionalities.

Intracellular observations and element analysis will be key aspects. Therefore, an interdisciplinary technical background but still with high understanding of biological

systems is favourable. The position will put demand on

continuous development and scientific learning. Broad knowledge in the field of

toxicology and biology is of advantage but will become a developing improvement during

this position. As with multi-part studies, a good teamwork spirit is

necessary. In

addition, AnaPath provides advanced biological services to the field of medical

devices and chemical industry, often in need of additional services related to

material sciences. These services could include crystallographic analysis to

determine the crystallographic nature and arrangement of samples or impurities

(amorphous vs crystalline samples), metallurgy

and associated phase identification (like for example precipitates),

diffraction, imaging under bright and dark TEM fields, identification of damage

associated to phase transformation or mechanical stresses at the atomic scale, in

situ TEM or environmental TEM analyses. Processing is of primary importance as

the preparation of the samples is the key point to a good observation.

Requirements

– Higher education in material sciences, engineering, physics, math or post-doc in life science with

long hands-on experience

with TEM.

– Solid understanding of the scientific

and technical aspects of microscopy imaging, including

principles of transmission electron microscopy, SEM,

EDX, diffraction, spectroscopy and simulations.

– Extensive experience with TEM imaging and operational aspects is required.

– Expertise in sample preparation and

biological materials for electron microscopy is of advantage.

– Experience in sample preparation for material

science applications and associated interpretation of data is highly

appreciated.

– Good management, problem solving and

coordination skills

You must be a citizen of Switzerland or eligible for work permit in Switzerland by the EU/EFTA agreement.

Benefits

What we offer:

– Demanding area of responsibility in a fast-growing sector

– A collegial international team and a good working atmosphere

– Continuing training and education

If you are interested in this position, please don’t hesitate to contact us.