Resource Technologist B/C (Pathology Bioresource)

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

75d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Technologist B/C will provide high quality cell sorting and analytical services to the investigators using the Penn Cytomics and Cell Sorting Shared Resource Laboratory. Working closely with the Technical Director in the development of quality assurance protocols for a wide variety of instrumentation, the successful candidate will also be responsible for performing and documenting the daily quality assurance of cytometry instrumentation across multiple departments. Knowledge of complex flow cytometry instrumentation is required with minimum of 3-5 years (5+ years for C position) of analytical flow cytometry or cell sorter experience. Experience with BD Biosciences platforms preferred but other platforms considered for the experienced candidate. Knowledge of biosafety practices and procedures is required for the C position. This position involves working closely with a wide array of investigators from multiple departments across campus and implementing best practices for analysis and cell sorting. Additional duties include developing and updating standard operating procedures, participating in equipment or protocol validation, and for the C position, training qualified users for independent cell sorting and analysis. Participation in continuing education in cytometry is expected. The professional cytometry certification, SCYM(ASCP)CM is a plus, but support to obtain this qualification will be provided for the successful candidate. The Resource technologist B/C will provide high quality cell sorting and analytical services to the investigators using the Penn Cytomics and Cell Sorting Shared Resource Laboratory. Working closely with the Technical Director in the development of quality assurance protocols for a wide variety of instrumentation, the successful candidate will also be responsible for performing and documenting the daily quality assurance of cytometry instrumentation across multiple departments. Knowledge of complex flow cytometry instrumentation is required with minimum of 3-5 years (5+ years for C position) of analytical flow cytometry or cell sorter experience. Experience with BD Biosciences platforms preferred but other platforms considered for the experienced candidate. Knowledge of biosafety practices and procedures is required for the C position. This position involves working closely with a wide array of investigators from multiple departments across campus and implementing best practices for analysis and cell sorting. Additional duties include developing and updating standard operating procedures, participating in equipment or protocol validation, and for the C position, training qualified users for independent cell sorting and analysis. Participation in continuing education in cytometry is expected. The professional cytometry certification, SCYM(ASCP)CM is a plus, but support to obtain this qualification will be provided for the successful candidate. Resource Technologist C - In addition to the duties outlined for the Resource Technologist B the following is required for the Resource Technologist C position. Knowledge of complex flow cytometry instrumentation is required with minimum of 3-5 years (5+ years for C position) of analytical flow cytometry or cell sorter experience. Knowledge of biosafety practices and procedures is required for the C position. Training qualified users for independent cell sorting and analysis. Participation in continuing education in cytometry is expected.

Requirements

Knowledge of complex flow cytometry instrumentation is required with minimum of 3-5 years (5+ years for C position) of analytical flow cytometry or cell sorter experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 3-5 years of experience with analytical flow cytometry or cell sorting or equivalent combination of education and experience required required.
Proficiency with cell sorters, flow cytometers, and FACSDiva software is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BD Biosciences platforms preferred but other platforms considered for the experienced candidate.
Knowledge of biosafety practices and procedures is required for the C position.
The professional cytometry certification, SCYM(ASCP)CM is a plus, but support to obtain this qualification will be provided for the successful candidate.
ASCP Specialist in Cytometry accreditation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality cell sorting and analytical services
Develop quality assurance protocols for a wide variety of instrumentation
Perform and document the daily quality assurance of cytometry instrumentation across multiple departments
Implement best practices for analysis and cell sorting
Develop and update standard operating procedures
Participate in equipment or protocol validation
Train qualified users for independent cell sorting and analysis
Participate in continuing education in cytometry

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.