Electron Microscopy

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Biological Concentration Basic Sample Preparation Certificate of Achievement, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment as a microscopist to work with research laboratories, medical schools, and hospitals. The student demonstrates the following abilities: usage of theory in hands-on work, basic specimen preparation, electron/light microscope operation, and routine maintenance of equipment. The student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training in oral and written communication as well as a variety of skills for entry-level employment in disciplines including the following: biology, environmental areas, biotechnology, food and cosmetic industries, and medicine.

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Basic Imaging Certificate of Achievement, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment as a technician to work under the supervision and alongside research scientists in industry, research laboratories, medical schools, hospitals, colleges and universities. These are entry level positions that require additional training onsite to fulfill the needs of the employer within any microscopy-related industry. Students will demonstrate their ability to utilize direct hands-on work, with the entire family of Optical Light Microscopes, Entry Level Scanning Electron Microscopes and Basic Transmission Electron Microscopes for experimental design, and data interpretation. This Basic Imaging certificate certifies that the student has the ability to perform basic imaging of sample materials to support data analysis. Students also demonstrate skills for technical training in organization, team work, oral and written communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Overall, students will possess a variety of skills for employment in fields such as aerospace, metallurgy, ceramics, computer and electronics industries, geology, environmental sectors, academia, manufacturing, and medicine.

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Field Service Technician Advanced Training Certificate of Achievement, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment as a Field Service Technician or Field Service Engineer in their area of expertise within any organization related to electron microscopy. The student qualifies to work at any of the companies affiliated with over 22+ sectors of industry without limitations with their vast direct hands-on training from industry-trained Professors and associate partners that come directly from industry into the classroom with real world examples, tool-sets and expertise. They also qualify for technical sales and marketing for Electron Microscopy along with Applications Engineering and Process Engineering capabilities. The student demonstrates the ability to work on the entire line of tool sets which span all instrumentation found within the Center for Microscopy and Allied Sciences lab to a mastery level. The student demonstrates skill sets for employment strategies, knowledge and direct applications training, team work, professional oral and written communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking pertaining to routine functions and failures in the field.

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Field Service Technician Basic Training Certificate of Achievement, the student shall demonstrate knowledge and the skills necessary to complete preventative maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of lower level microscopy-related equipment and systems to validate functionality and proper imaging capabilities. The student will possess the ability to diagnose, locate, service and perform basic preventative maintenance on components of a system and shall be equipped with the knowledge to identify component parts failures and strategies for replacement. Students will be able to pursue careers that align with onsite or field repair of any and all lower level microscopy systems. Job opportunities and employment align directly in this sector, ranging from original equipment manufacturers to an industry that spans all companies that manufacture parts and components related to the field of microscopy. The prospective employment qualifications will be entry-level Field Service Technician.

The Electron Microscopy – Biological Concentration Associate in Science degree is designed to offer students a broad base in the natural sciences, emphasizing microscopy and laboratory techniques. The Associate in Science degree may be completed in conjunction with the Electron Microscopy - Biological Concentration Advanced Sample Preparation Certificate of Achievement. Students who complete this degree will be prepared to work as Biological Electron Microscopy Technicians, Histotechnologists, Staff Research Associates, and Structural Biology Lab Technicians.

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Biological Concentration Advance Sample Prep Certificate of Achievement, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training for employment as a microscopist and laboratory technician. They may work with research scientists in industry, at research laboratories, medical schools, hospitals, colleges and universities, as well as being qualified for technical sales and marketing for Electron Microscopy.

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Materials Advanced Training Certificate of Achievement, the student demonstrates skill sets directly relatable to the needs of the industry, which qualifies them to work in the areas of Applications, Failure Analysis Technicians, R&D Technicians, Microscopist, Technical Sales and Marketing.

Upon successful completion of the Electron Microscopy - Materials Associate in Science degree, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the theory, operation, application and maintenance of the electron microscope. Students learn all specialized and advanced skills in microscopy-related instrumentation and associated sample preparation techniques which serve as a foundation for employment or additional study.