| Job Location | Saudi Arabia |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Industry | Other Business Support Services |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Technical specialist in Optical MicroscopyLocation:Saudi Arabia Optical Technical Specialist at Imaging and Characterization Core Lab, specialized in histology and optical microscopy. Other duties as assigned by the team lead and lab director. * Good knowledge of optical microscopy techniques, cell biology and cell structure * General understanding and expertise in cell/tissue fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining. * Ability to work in a team with staff and students. Willing to work in a service environment . * Hands-on experience on microtome, cryostat, tissue processor, cell sample preparation * Working experience with cell culture. * Hands-on experience on wide-field optical microscopes. * Hands-on experience on confocal microscope is preferred. * Good communication and inter-personal skills.Major Accountabilities* Support scientific research related to the use of optical microscopy hardware. Participate in the organization, planning and optimization of optical microscopy services. * Take care of tasks related to the set-up, maintenance, operation, handling and control of the optical microscopy tools. * Perform standardized protocols for histology. * Provide optical microscope training and services to users. * Handle and prepare biological specimens for optical microscopy techniques. Collaborate with end-users to optimize sample preparation workflow for optical microscopy contrast techniques including brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence, DIC, phase, and polarized light microscopy. * Maintain the optical microscopy Bio-preparation lab. * Assist users in the post-acquisition analysis and processing of image data. * Engage in KAUST research projects with senior staff to provide value-added service * Ensure maintenance status and maximum uptime of assigned instruments (plan, perform and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance, purchase consumables, etc.) * Perform routine laboratory duties and maintenance, including administrative, procurement, serve on task forces. * Perform routine laboratory safety inspection and correct deficiencies, when found. * Ensure good laboratory practice in the assigned work area at all times.Person RequirementsCompetencies Qualifications Master?s degree in the life science or biochemistry-related field Experience Experience working in a laboratory environment showing a good familiarity with lab procedures and safety precautions.
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