Flow Cytometry Technologist, Sr. | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Innovation Research

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a flow cytometry core is highly desired.
• A basic understanding of Flow Cytometry is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior