Electron Microscopy Specialist

About this role

<div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma';">(ID: 2026-1867) <p> </p> <br> <p><strong>Axle</strong> is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).</p> </div> <p> </p> <div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Tahoma';"> <p><strong>Benefits We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees</li> <li>Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</li> <li>401K match up to 5%</li> <li>Educational Benefits for Career Growth</li> <li>Employee Referral Bonus</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts: <ul> <li>Healthcare (FSA)</li> <li>Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)</li> <li>Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)</li> <li>Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="ck-content" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 11pt;" data-wrapper="true"> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Axle </strong>is looking for an experienced <strong>Electron Microscopy Specialist </strong>to join our team supporting research at <strong>NIAID’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana</strong>. In this role, you’ll work closely with scientists in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, helping generate high-quality imaging data that supports infectious disease research.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys both the technical side of electron microscopy and the collaborative nature of working with different research groups. If you have strong immuno-EM experience and are excited about learning and applying newer approaches like CLEM, FIB-SEM, and cryo-EM, this could be a great fit.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></p> <ul style="padding-left: 48px;"> <li class="ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-font-family" data-list-item-id="e61454b2f8487785cbf559087ef586f8f"> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare biological samples for electron microscopy (fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining) and perform imaging and analysis.</span></p> </li> <li class="ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-font-family" data-list-item-id="eab6baf13396e6ffa99de4d715d4c6ef8"> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Design and conduct immuno-electron microscopy (immuno-EM) experiments.</span></p> </li> <li class="ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-font-family" data-list-item-id="e4345f642988cdc4206cd85952e3c5f47"> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Operate and help maintain TEM and/or SEM instruments, including troubleshooting when needed.</span></p> </li> <li class="ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-font-family" data-list-item-id="ebff2f71f0408bf0b5bff1ecb7aed6ac6"> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Work closely with NIAID investigators to plan experiments, interpret results, and solve technical challenges.</span></p> </li> <li class="ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-font-family" data-list-item-id="e78c2923bf7860da9f73b7e7acba94965"> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Help bring new capabilities online, including techniques like CLEM, FIB-SEM, and cryo-EM.</span></p> </li> <li class="ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-font-family" data-list-item-id="e1393a8ca367bc019eed7480d7f049d9d"> <p style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Keep clear, well-organized records in…