Cryo-Electron Microscopist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits, and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Pharmaceutical Purification Chemist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with daily laboratory preparation for electron microscope (EM) tasks (freezing, negative staining, etc.).
• Operating EM including image alignments, acquisition and microscope maintenance.
• Providing logistical support for day-to-day operations for scientists as well as consultation on data and results obtained.
• Maintaining ancillary, cryo-EM related equipment such as Vitrobot, glow discharger, Chameleon, etc.
• Evaluating data quality obtained by users and providing advice on strategies to improve data quality.
• Implementing data collection strategies that will increases structure throughput.
• Maintaining accurate logs for microscope performance and usage.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• BS - Biochemistry, Structural Biology or related field with 3-5 years of industry experience (preferably pharma). MS - Biochemistry or related field with 1-3 years of industry experience would also be considered.
  • Basic familiarity with Transmission Electron Microscopes theory and operation preferred.
  • Familiarity with Linux environment and web interfaces preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both within a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.