Technologist Director, Flow Cytometry - Vaccine Center

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of the Emory Vaccine Center within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a Director Flow Cytometry Technologist to join our team. Our work consists of cell sorting, user training, instrument maintenance, instrument troubleshooting, administration of user billing and accounts, development of new training materials, planning of workshops, and assisting users with experimental design and data analysis. The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and passion for research. The Technologist Director, Flow Cytometry will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Director will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services. Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is familiar with Flow Cytometry this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community. Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, preferably in a biologically relevant field.
Three years of experience related to flow cytometry.
Familiarity with basic immunology.
A high level of skill with Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent software packages).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manages a Flow Cytometry Core Facility at the Emory National Primate Research Center; may supervise laboratory personnel.
Provides cell sorting services to researchers to include sorting of potentially biohazardous samples.
Handles routine maintenance of instruments, including troubleshooting and repair of electronics, fluidics, lasers, and computer components.
Establishes and maintains a program to authorize use of instruments by independent researchers.
Develops basic and advanced flow cytometry training programs. Serves as a key resource in technical and scientific areas related to flow cytometry.
Trains new users in the operation of benchtop analytical flow cytometers.
Provides scientific consulting services, including experimental design, sample preparation, and protocol development for a diverse array of users from multiple disciplines, including immunology, oncology, biochemistry, hematology, and pathology.
Interfaces with equipment field service engineers, and ensures compliance with relevant maintenance contracts.
Prepares budgets and billing statements, and balances accounts.
Provides support for grant applications by assisting with data presentation and facility descriptions.
Oversees the development of a web site, to include information on recharge rates, online scheduling, scientific protocols, and links to other related web sites.
Performs related responsibilities as required.