Laboratory Manager - Electron Microscopy Core

North Dakota State University is seeking a highly qualified Laboratory Manager for the Electron Microscopy Core facility.

A part of the NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity, the Electron Microscopy Core supports analytical SEM, TEM, and micro computed X-ray tomography characterization for biological and materials researchers across the NDSU campus, as well as industry investigators. Our mission is to provide expert guidance, maintain sophisticated instrumentation, and foster education and outreach.

We're looking for an exceptional individual who has or will develop expertise using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and micro computed X-ray tomography. This position is ideal for those who thrive in a collaborative service-oriented environment and are excited to support a diverse range of scientific projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with researchers across disciplines from the project-planning stage, through data collection and interpretation, to publication
• Prepare and analyze diverse biological and materials samples using SEM, TEM, and micro computed X-ray tomography
• Educate and support users in all aspects of research imaging and analysis
• Ensure instruments operate at peak performance
• Develop and optimize EM techniques
• Maintain the laboratory facility, assuring that supplies and equipment are ready for use
• Prepare and distribute monthly billing for services to NDSU researchers and commercial users, interfacing with NDSU Accounting
• Contribute to technical writing for publications, grant proposals, and reports
• Become an integral part of the team representing the Electron Microscopy Core to NDSU faculty, students, and the public

Outstanding benefits include fully funded health insurance for both individual and family plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, a generous retirement plan, and tuition waiver for employee and discounted tuition for spouse/dependents.

NDSU is a land grant university, as well as a Carnegie R1 doctoral/very high research activity institution. NDSU's impact reaches every county in the state, with extension offices in 53 counties and 7 Research Extension Centers. The University leads all North Dakota higher education institutions in funding from the U.S. Departments of Defense, Transportation, Agriculture, and the National Science Foundation. NDSU is located in Fargo, North Dakota, recently featured in the New York Times travel section as well as in the Wall Street Journal for its downtown revitalization. The Los Angeles Times calls Fargo "Trendy!" and The Today Show dubbed Fargo "A Hip City!" The Greater Fargo-Moorhead population is just over 180,000, with a low cost of living, thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem, and a vibrant community of New Americans. The state is also home to five sovereign Tribal Nations and five Tribal Colleges. Fargo has several James Beard-nominated dining establishments, and is a short drive to lakes country in Minnesota. Western North Dakota offers the Badlands and new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora.

Responsibilities:

Laboratory Management:

• Prioritize and schedule daily laboratory activities
• Inventory, order, and store supplies and equipment needed for efficient laboratory function
• Laboratory organization and maintenance
• Participate in training, evaluation, and supervision of new laboratory employees
• Prepare and distribute monthly billing for services to NDSU researchers and commercial users

Research and Educational Activities:

• Help design and accomplish investigative studies, appropriately incorporating equipment and techniques available in the core, and developing, adapting, and implementing new methods as required
• Prepare and deliver outreach presentations, seminars, course lectures, etc. appropriate for the intended audience, from K-12 through graduate level
• Complete documentation and record-keeping. Store and share research data as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain social-media sites for the Electron Microscopy Core

Client Interaction:

• Communicate effectively with faculty, students, and other users from varied backgrounds using written and oral means (including in-person, telephone, email, Zoom, Teams, etc.) as needed to identify and fulfill research needs and build partnerships.
• Positively represent the services of the Electron Microscopy Core to NDSU and in the broader community

Salary: $65,000-80,000 Depending on experience. Plus excellent benefits!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in scientific or engineering field with two years research experience
• Computer knowledge and experience including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and meeting software such as Zoom and Teams
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand scientific/technical literature in English
• Ability to operate complex instrumentation
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualification: Master's or PhD degree in scientific or engineering field

Applicant Materials Required:

• Curriculum vitae/resume
• Cover letter individually addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references with your application materials.

Any questions about the search can be directed to the search committee at .... While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, full consideration will be given to candidates who submit application materials by end of day September 7 2025. Applications accepted online at

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan

• Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account

• Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire

• Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation

• Superb Retirement Plan

• Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)

• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)

• Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans

• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, ..., ....

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at ... or ....