How to hire an electron microscopist

How to hire an electron microscopist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electron microscopist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electron microscopist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electron microscopist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electron microscopist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An electron microscopist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electron microscopists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of electron microscopists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Electron Microscopist	Description	Hourly rate
   Electron Microscopist	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$13-41
   Engineering Technician Lead	Engineering technician leads are technical professionals who lead a team to design and build prototypes of a planned product or equipment. These technician leads are required to provide advice and technical support to the engineering team to resolve technical issues as well as oversee system maintenance and enhancement... Show more	$38-68
   Measurement Technician	A measurement technician is responsible for inspecting and operating technical lines and systems of an establishment, ensuring the safety and security of electric cables and networks to prevent potential hazards that may occur during operations. Measurement technicians conduct maintenance repairs for inconsistencies and glitches using various tools and equipment, following strict safety protocols and guidelines... Show more	$15-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Chemistry
   • Electron Microscope
   • Transmission Electron Microscopy
   • Failure Analysis
   • Data Acquisition
   • Computer System
   • R
   • Laboratory Procedures
   • Sectioning
   • Sample Prep
   • Analytical Instrumentation

   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish team sales of 464K in clinical chemistry and hematology instrumentation.
   • Prepare bulk asbestos samples, analyze samples utilizing polarize light microscopy with dispersion staining and enter sample results into data system.
   • Perform highly complex analytical troubleshooting requiring excellent math skills.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electron microscopist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electron microscopist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electron microscopists' average salary in utah is 56% less than in virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electron microscopists earn 66% less than senior-level electron microscopists.
   • Certifications. An electron microscopist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electron microscopist's salary.

   Average electron microscopist salary

   $50,323yearly

   $24.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electron microscopist salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an electron microscopist job description

   An electron microscopist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electron microscopist job description:

   Electron microscopist job description example

   Schedule:
   
   Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
   
   6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
   
   Training Schedule:
   
   Same as above
   
   Department: Electron Microscopy - 343
   
   Primary Purpose:
   
   The Electron Microscopist Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently to further gain MSA (Microscopy Society of America) certification within one year. The trainee provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the electron microscopy laboratory. Works under the direction of a Laboratory Supervisor or anatomic pathologist. Duties include performance of all aspects of a technical nature in the electron microscopy lab for which documented training and competency has been established.
   
   About ARUP:
   
   ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
   
   ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient's life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
   
   We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
   
   Essential Functions:
   
   Performs selected moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes under appropriate direction. Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and/or techniques for which the employee is qualified, trained, and demonstrates competency according to established lab section operating procedures (SOP's).
   
   Performs analytical and decision-making functions with direct supervision.
   
   Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Recognizes unexpected or implausible results, errors, and problems with patient tests. Refers resolution to a Laboratory Supervisor and/or pathologist.
   
   Operates and ensures proper functioning of selected electron microscopy instruments and equipment.
   
   Performs and documents quality control. Refers QC results which fail lab criteria to Laboratory Supervisor for resolution.
   
   Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures.
   
   Processes data, verifies accuracy, enters, and verifies data in the laboratory computer system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information. Meets lab section turnaround times.
   
   Meets output measures as defined by individual group procedures.
   
   Answers telephone calls in a timely and courteous manner. Provides results available in the computer as requested to physicians, nurses, and laboratorians. Refers problems to Laboratory Supervisor.
   
   Performs internal and external proficiency testing as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor.
   
   Maintains clean and orderly work area. Cleans bench surfaces and equipment each shift or other contamination or spills. Documents as required.
   
   Stocks and maintains reagents and supplies.
   
   Refers requests for special and unusual tests to the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
   
   Responds to technical questions consistent with level of training.
   
   As assigned, assists in the training of new employees.
   
   May assist in data collection for QA indicators.
   
   Other duties as assigned.
   
   Physical and Other Requirements:
   
   Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
   
   Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
   
   Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
   
   Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
   
   PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
   
   ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
   
   Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
   
   Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
   
   Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
   
   Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish color.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right electron microscopist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electron microscopist job on Zippia to find and recruit electron microscopist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with electron microscopist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electron microscopist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electron microscopist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new electron microscopist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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