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Supervises microscopy lab for the CREC, including but not limited to TEM, confocal fluorescent microscope and related equipment maintenance. Responsible for the operation and purchase of supplies plus preparation of necessary lab chemical mixture. Maintains service contracts, lab budget and assess chargebacks for laboratory services. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all research data obtained using any CREC microscopy center equipment. Responsible for maintaining lab safety and ensuring compliance with lab safety requirements.
Coordinates and advises faculty members with regards to CREC microscopy projects. Prepares training materials for microscopy lab equipment. Trains faculty members, postdocs technicians, and students in the operation of the microscopy equipment needed for their projects among others TEM, confocal microscope, fluorescent microscope and in equipment selection and preparation of specimen materials for TEM. Collects digital TEM, SEM, LM, and Confocal images into a form that clearly presents data collected. Assists others in the use of digital camera for light and fluorescent microscopy.
Research and develops specimen preparation techniques when necessary. Selects and prepares specimen material for TEM and Confocal including microtoming, light microscopy, critical point drying, sputter coating, grid coating, vacuum evaporation and other related techniques necessary to each project according to facilities regulation and protocols.
Observes prepared material on TEM, Confocal or light microscope and selects and photographs suitable representative areas related to the project objectives.
Assists in interpretation of photomicrographs and organization of material for publication, including writing up Materials and Methods, Results and Conclusions for microscopy work performed in cooperation with faculty members. Helps to prepare reports and manuscripts for presentation of findings on microscopy projects concerning citrus anatomy, citrus pathogens, citrus pests.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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