Flow Cytometry Specialist, Children's Research Institute

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under general supervision of principal investigator to prepare and analyze patient specimens by use of laser-based flow cytometers in research or clinical laboratory. We are currently looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Flow Specialist to work in the Moody Foundation Flow Cytometry Core facility under the direction of Dr. Sean Morrison at the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute (CRI), UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive professional who will support research in a specialized capacity with all aspects of flow cytometry, specimen analysis, core facility utilization scheduling, equipment maintenance, and training. This would be an excellent role for a scientifically-minded professional with strong flow cytometry experience who enjoys helping others build their technical skills and who is looking for a long-term stable position with a top-notch academic research facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in one (1) of major physical sciences or advanced coursework in Flow Cytometry or Cytometry manufacturer training.
• 3 years of general lab experience as certified Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or 2 years of Flow Cytometry experience.

Responsibilities

• Processes/tests specimen samples from bone marrow, blood, and various other tissues for analysis and diagnosis of hematopathologic malignancy or immunodeficiency.
• Counts and measures cells by utilizing Flow Cytometer for optimum specimen data acquisition, analysis, manipulation, validation, and quality control purposes.
• Utilizes mononuclear cell isolation and monoclonal antibody staining techniques in order to produce optimal specimen to be run on Flow Cytometer for specific cell detection and accurate interpretation.
• Records and labels specimen samples in log, including each patient's name, identification number, sex, age, race, brief clinical history, suspected abnormality, specimen type, etc., and makes pre-processed slides.
• Analyzes and prepares preliminary reports for pathologist consultation.
• Practices quality control procedures in order to produce accurate and valid results used in patient diagnosis and to ensure compliance with federal and laboratory guidelines.
• Ensures proper cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments; trouble-shoots equipment as needed.
• Conducts independent research or developmental projects with minimum supervision and assists fellows and rotating residents with research projects.
• Evaluates and implements new and different laboratory procedures, revises methodologies as new developments are found.
• Provides leadership and technical assistance to Medical Technologists in conducting flow cytometric procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Maintains appropriate billing and billing record for time used on instruments by those outside flow cytometry lab and/or generates invoices for clients using flow services.
• Attends continuing education seminars. Maintains knowledge of flow cytometry by reading relevant literature on new advances in field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay.
• Paid Time Off, available day one.
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree