Senior Research Technologist-Rochester Flow Cytometry Core (2 Year Limited Tenure)
About The Position
The Optical Microscopy and Cell Analysis Core is seeking a motivated individual to support flow cytometry-based research projects across the Mayo Clinic enterprise. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day instrument calibration, sample acquisition and high-speed cell sorting, data management and backup, routine maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of flow cytometry instrumentation. The individual will train and assist researchers with experimental design, multicolor flow cytometry panel development and optimization, instrument setup, and interpretation of flow cytometry data. Additional responsibilities include supporting assay development, data analysis using platforms such as FlowJo, maintaining detailed records and standard operating procedures, and ensuring a safe, organized, and collaborative core facility environment. This is a limited tenure position that has been approved for two years that may have the possibility of turning into a regular position. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship. We will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Experience with conventional and/or spectral flow cytometry platforms
- Ability to provide technical support for multiple research projects
Responsibilities
- Independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments (e.g. assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.).
- Contributes to the planning, design and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting.
- Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications.
- Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes data.
- May oversee and assist with the training of residents, fellows and temporary lab personnel in lab techniques.
- Works with minimal supervision and performs assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.
- Responsible for day-to-day instrument calibration, sample acquisition and high-speed cell sorting, data management and backup, routine maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of flow cytometry instrumentation.
- Train and assist researchers with experimental design, multicolor flow cytometry panel development and optimization, instrument setup, and interpretation of flow cytometry data.
- Supporting assay development, data analysis using platforms such as FlowJo, maintaining detailed records and standard operating procedures, and ensuring a safe, organized, and collaborative core facility environment.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
