Flow Cytometry Sr. Analyst

About the Department

The Cytometry and Antibody Technology (CAT) Facility serves the faculty by providing access to state-of-the-art technology in quantitative analytical approaches to measure molecular and cellular function. The facility is designed to meet the widespread needs for specialized cytometric analysis and continues to respond to the demand for new and improved technology. It is a BSD core part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities.

About the Role

The Flow Cytometry Sr. Analyst provides technical expertise in flow cytometry and cell analysis to support researchers, partner institutions, and biotechnology organizations. This role delivers exceptional customer service by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialized flow cytometry instrumentation, including cell sorters and analyzers, while assisting investigators with experimental design, fluorescence assay development, and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by operating cell analyzers, cell sorters, and analysis software, assisting users in developing fluorescence assays, and participating in the maintenance of the facility’s specialized instruments.
• Operate and maintain cell sorters (Aria and Aria Fusion) for faculty researchers.
• Support and train CAT Facility staff in the proper use of the facility’s equipment.
• Perform maintenance and quality control protocols on benchtop flow cytometers.
• Assist core facility users in the operation of instruments and advise on the most appropriate techniques and protocols; diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues on instruments hosted in the facility.
• Operate and maintain benchtop flow cytometers (BD LSRII, BD LSR Fortessa, BD-Attune C6) and perform maintenance and quality control protocols.
• Assist the Technical Director with ongoing scientific projects, ensuring compliance of research activities/procedures with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies.
• Analyze possible solutions using standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Take responsibility for other laboratory duties, including ordering, inventory, organization, and upkeep.
• Manage lab and/or research-related duties and tasks with a moderate level of direction; help develop, design, and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Support data collection and analytical needs of research projects; conduct literature reviews and help write reports and manuscripts.
• Ensure project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Recognize abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; set up and perform experiments.
• Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience with flow cytometry instrumentation and/or software strongly preferred.
• Operating and maintaining cell sorters and benchtop analyzers strongly preferred.
• Developing fluorescence assays strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Scientific and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Proficiency in learning and using new software, instrumentation, and computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.

Working Conditions

Laboratory and office environment.

Pay

Pay range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.