Flow Cytometry Core Research Assistant

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, part of the University of Cambridge, is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Flow and Mass Cytometry core. You will manage daily operation of cell sorters (S8Discover, S6 Symphony) and provide routine maintenance.

You will train users of analytical cytometers, assist with experimental design and data analysis, and collaborate with cytometry staff. A biological sciences degree and molecular biology lab experience are preferred; strong

Qualifications

• Degree in biological sciences.
• Experience in molecular biology lab.
• Highly organised with flexible approach.
• Experience with flow cytometers desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of cell sorters (S8Discover, S6 Symphony).
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Provide basic training for users of cytometers.
• Assist researchers with experiment design and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cytometry team.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell sorters

User training

Data analysis

Education

Biological sciences degree

Tools

Aurora

Fortessa

MacsQuant

A5 Symphony

Imagestream

Vi-Cells

Job description

The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, part of the University of Cambridge, is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Flow and Mass Cytometry core. You will manage daily operation of cell sorters (S8Discover, S6 Symphony) and provide routine maintenance.

You will train users of analytical cytometers, assist with experimental design and data analysis, and collaborate with cytometry staff. A biological sciences degree and molecular biology lab experience are preferred; strong