Flow Cytometry Specialist
Flow Cytometry Specialist
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Job Description
Job Title
Flow Cytometry SpecialistAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Ibt Center For Translational Cancer ResearchProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Houston TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastestgrowing academic health centers in the nation the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Flow Cytometry Specialist to serve as a member of the IBTCenter for Translational Cancer Research team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional enjoy working in a highvolume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
The Flow Cytometry Specialist performs professional technical administrative and managerial research work; performs independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning; and operates and maintains research equipment trains and supervises graduate students and other lab/field personnel in using core facility equipment
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hires experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in a STEMrelated field such as Biology Chemistry Biophysics or Biomedical Engineering
Four years of experience in flow cytometry and cell sorting techniques
Required Special Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment
Impeccable record keeping skills attention to detail and compatible with regulatory requirements
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in related field with 4 years of flow cytometry research experience including significant experience working in an academic or clinical research flow cytometry core facility as a flow core operator or appropriate
Doctorate degree
Experience with aseptic cell culture techniques
Experience in research project management
Responsibilities
Flow Cytometry Core Facility Operation:Assist all flow cytometry core facility users with their experimental flow analysis and cell sorting needs. Conduct daily and weekly maintenance and setup of the FACSFusion cell sorter and the LSRII flow cytometer as needed. Follow specific flow core SOPs for running both instruments and have experience with basic troubleshooting procedures. Have solid experience with FlowJo and iLab software for billing customers. Monitor and manage ordering of flow core facility reagents and supplies. Have aseptic tissue culture experience and basic experience with standard flow cytometry assays for conducting flow cytometry research assays as necessary. Responsible for biosafety compliance of flow core facility laboratories.
Data Collection and Management:Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis statistical analysiscompiling data and technical evaluation of research experiments and results. Maintain financial accounts related to flow core facility users. Prepares data for charts figures andmanuscripts for papers meetings and for publication in journals. Prepare slides forpresentations at scientific conferences and meetings. Document and interpret results to theprincipal investigator. Makes and records observations and measurements. Maintain a record of laboratory processes andfindings in a detailed laboratory notebook.
Meetings and Collaboration:Participate in weekly lab meetings related to the flow cytometry core facility and within the center as needed. Assist in thetraining and supervision of graduate students and other research lab personnel on the LSRII flow cytometer. Participate in joint projectsinvolving the laboratory team.
Lab Resources Maintenance:Establish install maintain operate and/or repair research equipment and stocks. Assist withordering general lab supplies and equipment.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
