Resource Technologist B/C (Pathology Bioresource)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

131d • $57,500 - $72,795

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with analytical flow cytometry or cell sorting for B position; 5-7 years for C position.
• Proficiency with cell sorters, flow cytometers, and FACSDiva software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of biosafety practices and procedures (required for C position).
• ASCP Specialist in Cytometry accreditation is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BD Biosciences platforms.
• Professional cytometry certification, SCYM(ASCP)CM.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality cell sorting and analytical services to investigators.
• Develop quality assurance protocols for cytometry instrumentation.
• Perform and document daily quality assurance of cytometry instrumentation.
• Work closely with investigators from 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 (for C position).
• Participate in continuing education in cytometry.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental options.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours.
• Home ownership services including forgivable loans for eligible employees.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees