Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist - Flow Cytometry Research Support

About the role

Support the operations and customers of the Flow Cytometry Core by performing a variety of laboratory activities, including operating flow cytometers, conducting quality control (QC) on instrumentation, and providing technical support to principal investigators (PIs).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational procedures
• Maintain equipment
• Lead or assist in training staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and proper equipment use
• Independently set up and manage flow cytometry experiments from start to finish
• Support a diverse research community with strong analytical, technical, and customer service skills

Requirements

• Demonstrate a consistent understanding of protocols and guiding principles and apply the protocols to experiments
• Conduct, evaluate experiments, assay and/or perform other laboratory activities
• Work with more senior mentors to learn and train in higher complex activities, as needed
• Calculate, compile and communicate results to the leadership or internal customer
• Perform quality assurance on all assigned activities per procedures or SOPs
• Perform intake functions for the laboratory, such as logging of samples and service requests, and the dissemination of basic information to users (i.e., minimum requirements for services, costs, etc.)
• Maintain established laboratory inventories, ordering materials as necessary
• Prepare and operate equipment for experiments, assays, measurements, etc.
• Perform maintenance and minor equipment repairs, according to manufacturer and Core guidelines
• Clean and perform general maintenance on equipment, according to established protocols
• Execute and facilitate delivery of specialized services

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a relevant scientific field and two years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree OR four years of directly related experience
• Certification in appropriate field may be required per department or core protocol within one year of hire

Skills

• Strong analytical, technical, and customer service skills

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $20.77
Maximum hourly: $31.68

Schedule

Days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.