Senior Research Investigator
About The Position
Penn Cytomics is seeking a Senior Research Investigator to provide analytical flow cytometry expertise and consultative services to investigators using the facility. Knowledge of complex high-parameter flow cytometry instrumentation is required, with a minimum of 7-10 years of analytical flow cytometry and cell sorter experience. Experience with BD Biosciences platforms is preferred, but other platforms will be considered for the experienced candidate. Knowledge of cell sorting is required, including experience with biosafety policies/procedures, and experience sorting in a BSL2+ setting is preferred. This position also involves the continuation of ongoing, high-impact clinical/translational studies and collaborative experiments involving a wide array of investigators from multiple departments and institutions. Additional responsibilities include: providing consultative services, maintaining instrumentation, developing SOPs, and training users for independent cell sorting and analysis. Participation in continuing education in cytometry is expected. ASCP Specialist in Cytometry accreditation is desired, but support to obtain this qualification will be provided for the successful candidate.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, or a related subject.
- 5-7 years of postdoctoral experience.
- At least 5 years of experience with high parameter cytometry and cell sorting.
- High-level proficiency with cell sorters, flow cytometers, and enhanced biosafety procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with BD Biosciences platforms.
- Experience sorting in a BSL2+ setting.
- ASCP Specialist in Cytometry accreditation.
- Ability to speak multiple languages.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced analytical flow cytometry and cell sorting expertise in the Penn Cytomics and Cell Sorting Shared Resource Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Develop and complete translational research studies.
- Provide consultative services.
- Perform biohazardous cell sorting.
- Provide advanced training.
- Participate in continuing education in the field of cytometry.
- Present findings at the national and international level.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Exceptional tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions.
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options.
- Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time).
- Long-Term Care Insurance.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources.
- Professional and Personal Development resources.
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries).
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.
- Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures).
- Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses up to two adoptions).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
