Senior Flow Cytometry Specialist

About the Job

Title: Senior Flow Cytometry Specialist

Job Code & Class: 9792RL Researcher 6

Department: University Flow Cytometry Resource

Budgeted Salary Range: $86,000 - $94,000

Position Overview

The candidate that fills this position will be managing the daily operations of the flow cytometry resource at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as well as being the senior specialist of the resource. This includes, but is not limited to, performing quality control and set up of flow cytometers, operating the flow cytometry analyzers and sorters for customers as requested including data acquisition, analysis, and sorting. Training, troubleshooting and consultation for experimental design are also key components of the skill set needed in the resource. There is also opportunity to stay up to date in the field through attendance at courses and conferences.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Function 1 (40%)

• Utilizes flow cytometry cell sorters for a wide range of sample types for optimum data acquisition and cell sorting performance.

Function 2 (20%)

• Provides instruction and guidance to UFCR staff, researchers and trained users including scheduling, planning and analysis of samples as well as advanced instrumentation questions and problems.

Function 3 (20%)

• Assist in the daily operation of the shared resource including monitoring equipment, operational supplies and employee scheduling.

Function 4 (10%)

• Technical writing and review of written materials from UFCR staff for service recordkeeping, instrument operation and customer training.

Function 5 (5%)

• Handles special projects as assigned.

Function 6 (5%)

• Remains familiar with lab related safety procedures (specifically biohazard safety), current research and reagent options and critically reviews customer data and service-related data using appropriate analysis tools.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in a Basic Science or related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience with flow cytometry cell analysis instrumentation operation and repair.
• Five (5) years experience with the operation of droplet-based high speed cell sorting instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent operation of flow cytometry instrumentation. BD FACSDiVa software, Cytek Spectroflo software and related cell analyzer and cell sorter instrumentation a plus.
• Ability to apply a broad understanding of biological systems and techniques to assist research staff in obtaining and interpreting optimal results.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Excel at working independently and as part of a team.
• Flow cytometric data analysis processes.
• Biomedical research lab experience.
• Online tools and resources for experimental planning.