Manager Flow Cytometry Lab - Medicine

Florida State University • Tallahassee, FL

66d • $50,000

About The Position

Responsible for the overall management of the Flow Cytometry Laboratory located in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Medicine.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to six years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Nice To Haves

• In-depth scientific and technical expertise in flow cytometry.
• At least two years of experience running flow cytometer analyzers and sorting flow cytometers.
• Experience with Cytek brand instrumentation, particularly sorting instruments and ImageStream is highly desirable.
• Experience managing a flow cytometry facility or part of a facility, including sorting multiple cell types.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of the Flow Cytometry Laboratory located in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Medicine.
• Oversees the overall management of the flow cytometry laboratory, including instrumentation maintenance, billing, scheduling, and coordination with service engineers.
• Represents the laboratory at departmental lab manager meetings as needed.
• Trains and supervises researchers on specific equipment, including faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students from FSU and FAMU.
• Independently operates the sorting flow cytometer for users across campus and collects data using the flow cytometer analyzer and ImageStream.
• Contributes to writing, editing, and researching for grants and progress reports.
• Reviews scientific and technical literature to stay informed about emerging technologies and techniques.
• Develops and validates standard operating procedures and policies for the flow cytometry lab.
• Manages laboratory equipment maintenance, including service contracts, routine cleaning, line replacements, and supply ordering.
• Places purchase orders for all lab-related equipment, chemicals, reagents, and supplies.
• Researches and recommends suitable replacement equipment when current instruments become outdated, and obtains quotes and fills out documentation needed for purchasing.
• Ensures compliance with Environmental Health & Safety regulations and oversees the proper disposal of hazardous waste from laboratory equipment.
• Assists with departmental purchasing and performs other tasks as assigned by the Department Chair.

Benefits

• FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees