Research Technician

New York Blood Center Enterprises • Rye, NY

6d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

This position provides support to LFKRI research community utilizing analytical flow cytometry and fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related field, or higher.
• Minimum 1-year experience in a research or clinical lab.
• Experience handling primary samples, tissue culture and using microscopes is required.
• Minimum 1-year of practical experience with BD Bioscience analytical flow cytometers required.
• Advanced knowledge of basic and complex scientific and laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of computer programs including all Microsoft applications, Prism, biostatistics analyses, programs specific to instruments as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Any combination of education, training and experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of BD Diva, FlowJo and FCS Express 7 software are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily instrumentation quality control and weekly and monthly cleaning protocols on analytical flow cytometers and Advia2120i hematology system.
• Training and assisting users on Cellaca PLX cell counter.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Maintaining and operating BD FACSAria Fusion and BD FACS Symphony S6 cell sorters.
• Communicate instrument issues to the vendors and help coordinating service calls.
• Provide assistance and guidance to users.
• Maintaining and ensuring accurate and legible records.
• Ability to adhere to lab’s practices and procedures.
• Performing general lab organization, including lab supply inventories and orders.

What This Job Offers

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