Flow Cytometry Technologist, Sr. - School of Medicine, Pediatrics

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

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:

• Assists a flow cytometry facility and may supervise laboratory personnel.
• Provides cell-sorting services to researchers to include sorting of potentially biohazardous samples.
• Handles routine maintenance of instruments, including troubleshooting and repair of electronics, fluids, lasers, and computer components.
• Establishes and maintains a program to authorize use of instruments by independent researchers.
• Develops basic and advanced flow cytometry training programs.
• 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.
• Interfaces with equipment field service engineers, and ensures compliance with relevant maintenance contracts.
• Assists with budgets, prepares billing statements and balances accounts.
• Provides support for grant applications by assisting with data presentation and facility descriptions.
• Maintains core laboratory web site, to include information on recharge rates, online scheduling, scientific protocols, and links to other related web sites.
• Performs responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active person to fulfill our current needs:

• Assists in the day to day running of the Pediatrics Flow Cytometry Core Facility.
• Provide Cell Sorting Services
• Provides routine maintenance of instruments.
• Set-up and validate multi-color panels (up to 28).
• Train users in the running of all flow analyzers and other core related instruments.
• Documents all training, instrument breakdowns and repairs.
• Liaise with service support personnel when required.
• Ordering of supplies as needed.
• Full training will be provided.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Demonstrated expertise in immunophenotyping and flow cytometry, with documentation in the form of a portfolio of previous work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates with prior experience with flow cytometers and cell sorters is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of immunology is desired, especially bead and cell-based assays.
• B.Sc or PhD preferred.

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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