Department
BSD SRF - Custom Anti-body Technique
About the Department
Job Summary
The Flow Cytometry Sr. Analyst provides technical expertise in flow cytometry and cell analysis to support researchers, partner institutions, and biotechnology organizations. This role delivers exceptional customer service by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialized flow cytometry instrumentation, including cell sorters and analyzers, while assisting investigators with experimental design, fluorescence assay development, and data acquisition.
Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service by operating cell analyzers, cell sorters and analysis software, assisting the users in developing fluorescence assays and participate in the maintenance of the facility’s specialized instruments.
Responsible for operating and maintaining cell sorter (Aria and Aria Fusion) for faculty researchers.
Support and train CAT Facility staff in the proper use of the facility’s equipment. Perform the maintenance and quality control protocols on benchtop flow cytometers.
Assist core facility users in the operation of instruments and advice on the most appropriate techniques and protocols to use, diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues on the instruments hosted in the facility.
Responsible for operating and maintaining bench-top flow cytometers (BD LSRII, BD LSR Fortessa, BD-Attune C6) and performing maintenance and quality control protocols on benchtop flow cytometers.
Assist the Technical Director with ongoing scientific projects, ensure compliance of research activities/procedures with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies. Analyzes possible solutions using standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Take responsibility for other laboratory duties, not limited to ordering, inventory, organization and upkeep.
Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Follow cytometry instrumentation and/or software strongly preferred.
Operating and maintaining cell sorters and benchtop analyzers strongly preferred.
Developing fluorescence assays strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships strongly preferred.
Scientific and technical problem-solving skills strongly preferred.
Ability to read, interpret, and prepare protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) strongly preferred.
Proficiency in learning and using new software, instrumentation, and computer applications strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently and exercise initiative strongly preferred.
Working Conditions
Laboratory and office environment.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
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Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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