"Resource Technologist B/C (Pathology Bioresource)"

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Posted Job Title

Resource Technologist B/C (Pathology Bioresource)

Job Profile Title

Resource Technologist B

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 - 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 3-5 years (5+ years for C position) of analytical flow cytometry or cell sorter experience.

Knowledge of biosafety practices and procedures is required for the C position.

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 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.

Position contingent upon funding*

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$57,500.00 - $72,795.24 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.