Flow Cytometry Technologist

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists a flow cytometry facility and 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, fluids, 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 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.
• Assists with budgets, prepares billing statements and balances accounts.
• Provides support for grant applications by assisting with data presentation and facility descriptions.
• Maintains core laboratory web site, to include information on recharge rates, online scheduling, scientific protocols, and links to other related web sites.
• Performs responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a biological science or medical technology and one year of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Demonstrated expertise in immunophenotyping and flow cytometry, with documentation in the form of a portfolio of previous work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a flow cytometry core is highly desired.
• A basic understanding of Flow Cytometry is required.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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