Resource Technologist B/C (Pathology Bioresource)

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Resource Technologist C - Additional Duties

In addition to the duties outlined for the Resource Technologist B the following is required for the Resource Technologist C position: Knowledge of complex flow cytometry instrumentation is required with minimum of 5+ years of analytical flow cytometry or cell sorter experience. Knowledge of biosafety practices and procedures is required. Training qualified users for independent cell sorting and analysis. Participation in continuing education in cytometry is expected.

Qualifications

Resource Technologist B: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 3-5 years of experience with analytical flow cytometry or cell sorting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Proficiency with cell sorters, flow cytometers, and FACSDiva software is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. ASCP Specialist in Cytometry accreditation is highly desirable.

Resource Technologist C: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 5-7 years of experience with analytical flow cytometry or cell sorting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Proficiency with cell sorters, flow cytometers, and FACSDiva software is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. ASCP Specialist in Cytometry accreditation is highly desirable.