Emory University

The newly combined Emory Pediatrics and Winship Flow Cytometry Core (Emory Advanced Cytometry Core) is looking for a person to fill the position of Flow Cytometry Technologist, Sr. This is a great opportunity to join a very busy core laboratory.. Assists a flow cytometry facility and may supervise laboratory personnel.. Serves as a key resource in technical and scientific areas related to scientific consulting services, including experimental design, sample preparation, and protocol development for a diverse array of users from multiple disciplines, including immunology, oncology, biochemistry, hematology, and pathology.. Assists in the day to day running of the Pediatrics Flow Cytometry Core Facility.. Set-up and validate multi-color panels (up to 28).

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The newly combined Emory Pediatrics and Winship Flow Cytometry Core (Emory Advanced Cytometry Core) is looking for a person to fill the position of Flow Cytometry Technologist, Sr. This is a great opportunity to join a very busy core laboratory. In the past six months the core has invested over $1.2 million dollars in state-of-the-art equipment to meet its research goals including a new 5-laser Aurora. JOB DESCRIPTION: <ul><li>Assists a flow cytometry facility and may supervise laboratory personnel. </li><li>Provides cell-sorting services to researchers to include sorting of potentially biohazardous samples. </li><li>Handles routine maintenance of instruments, including troubleshooting and repair of electronics, fluids, lasers, and computer components. </li><li>Establishes and maintains a program to authorize use of instruments by independent researchers. </li><li>Develops basic and advanced flow cytometry training programs.</li><li> Serves as a key resource in technical and scientific areas related to scientific consulting services, including experimental design, sample preparation, and protocol development for a diverse array of users from multiple disciplines, including immunology, oncology, biochemistry, hematology, and pathology. </li><li>Interfaces with equipment field service engineers, and ensures compliance with relevant maintenance contracts. </li><li>Assists with budgets, prepares billing statements and balances accounts. </li><li>Provides support for grant applications by assisting with data presentation and facility descriptions. </li><li>Maintains core laboratory web site, to include information on recharge rates, online scheduling, scientific protocols, and links to other related web sites. </li><li>Performs responsibilities as required.</li></ul>ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active person to fulfil our current needs:<ul><li>Assists in the day to day running of the Pediatrics Flow Cytometry Core Facility.</li><li>Provide Cell Sorting Services</li><li>Provides routine maintenance of instruments.</li><li>Set-up and validate multi-color panels (up to 28).</li><li>Train users in the running of all flow analyzers and other core related instruments.</li><li>Documents all training, instrument breakdowns and repairs.</li><li>Liaise with service support personnel when required.</li><li>Ordering of supplies as needed.</li><li>Full training will be provided.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree, preferably in a biological science or medical technology and one year of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. </li><li>Demonstrated expertise in immunophenotyping and flow cytometry, with documentation in the form of a portfolio of previous work.</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Candidates with prior experience with flow cytometers and cell sorters is strongly desired.</li><li>Knowledge of immunology is desired, especially bead and cell-based assays.</li><li>B.Sc or PhD preferred.</li></ul>NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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