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Brookhaven National Laboratory

Cryo-EM Scientist

Upton, NY · On-site

$103K - $138K/yr

The national cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) center, the Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure (LBMS) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, provides sample preparation, screening, and high-resolution ...

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Cryo-EM Scientist

Upton, NY · On-site

$103K - $138K/yr

The national cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) center, the Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure (LBMS) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, provides sample preparation, screening, and high-resolution ...

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How much do cryo jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for cryo in the United States is $43.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.01 and $53.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cryo?

A Cryo job typically involves working with cryogenic technology, which deals with the production, storage, and application of extremely low temperatures. This can include roles in medical cryotherapy, cryogenic engineering, or handling liquid gases like nitrogen and oxygen in industrial settings. Responsibilities vary but often include operating specialized equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining cryogenic systems.

What does a cryo do?

As a Cryo technician or specialist, your daily tasks often include monitoring and refilling cryogenic storage tanks, maintaining precise temperature records, and ensuring all samples are safely and accurately logged. You may be responsible for troubleshooting equipment issues, adhering to stringent safety guidelines, and collaborating with researchers, laboratory staff, or medical professionals to coordinate sample transfers. Often, you'll also conduct regular maintenance and inspections of storage systems to avoid contamination or equipment failures. This role requires meticulous recordkeeping and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team within clinical, research, or industrial environments.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a cryo?

To thrive as a Cryo technician or specialist, you need a solid understanding of cryogenic systems, laboratory protocols, and relevant safety standards, typically requiring a technical diploma or science degree. Familiarity with cryogenic equipment, such as liquid nitrogen storage tanks and temperature monitoring systems, along with certifications like HAZMAT or OSHA training, is often necessary. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and effective communication skills help you excel in maintaining sample integrity and coordinating with research teams. These skills ensure proper handling and storage of sensitive biological materials, essential for supporting research, clinical applications, or industrial processes.

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Infographic showing various Cryo job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,886 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Cryo-Electron Tomography (cryo-ET) Scientist

Stowers Institute

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Cryo-Electron Tomography (Cryo-ET) Scientist
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research seeks a Cryo-Electron Tomography (cryo-ET) scientist to support and expand our growing in situ structural biology and integrative imaging efforts. This senior-level position within the Technology Center will play an active role in developing and executing cryo-ET projects, enabling visualization and structural interpretation of molecular assemblies directly within cells and tissues.
Working closely with Stowers investigators, the successful candidate will lead collaborative cryo-ET projects across diverse biological systems. This is a highly hands-on position focused on advancing workflows from sample preparation and data collection through analysis and structural interpretation, while contributing to the Institute's strategic expansion into cryo-ET and integrative structural biology.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute cryo-ET projects in collaboration with investigators and technology center scientists.
  • Develop and optimize workflows for in situ cryo-ET, including sample preparation, tilt-series acquisition, tomographic reconstruction, and subtomogram averaging.
  • Contribute to integrative structural workflows combining cryo-ET with complementary approaches such as AlphaFold-based structural prediction, crosslinking mass spectrometry (XL-MS), and molecular simulations or integrative modeling.
  • Provide scientific guidance and training to researchers using cryo-ET approaches.
  • Maintain strong communication across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Travel to collaborating facilities for cryo workflow and/or data acquisition is required for this position.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, biochemistry, or related field; postdoctoral experience preferred.
  • Hands-on experience in cryo-EM, with demonstrated expertise in cryo-ET workflows.
  • Experience with cryo-ET data processing software and analysis pipelines.
  • Strong organizational and collaborative skills with experience working on multidisciplinary projects.
  • Preferred but not required: experience or interest in integrative structural biology approaches such as AI based structural prediction, and/or molecular simulations.

To Apply
Please submit a current CV and cover letter that includes your research experience as well as a short summary of interests to careers@stowers.org or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

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