(Junior) Flow Cytometry and Cell Models Core Facility Head

EURAXESS Ireland; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Annual bonus

International working environment

Professional development opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Job summary

The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw invites applications for the position of Head of Flow Cytometry and Cell Models Core Facility. The role combines leadership with hands-on wet-lab work to develop new methodologies and upgrade workflows.

We seek an expert in flow cytometry and cell models who can manage daily operations, supervise staff, collaborate across cores, and contribute to cutting-edge research infrastructure.

Qualifications

• PhD in or equivalent by experience.
• Demonstrated scientific achievements in the field of flow cytometry.
• Hands-on experience in advanced flow methods, data analysis, and interpretation including spectral/imaging methods.
• Experience with FlowJo software.
• At least 2 publications or 2 patents/patent applications using flow methods.
• Excellent communication & networking skills, including building and maintaining relationships.
• Flexible mindset and ability to work in a fast-changing environment.
• Deep understanding of core facilities/technological platforms in academic research.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the core facility ensuring services are on time and compliant.
• Provide expert services for internal users and external clients as needs arise.
• Supervise flow cytometers and sorters, perform maintenance and quality tests, manage contracts.
• Lead a small team of technology specialists, hire and onboard new staff.
• Support issue resolution and ensure quality control measures.
• Implement new methodologies and design improved workflows.
• Collaborate with Genome Engineering, Microscopy, Genomics to build pipelines.
• Keep up with trends and propose technological upgrades.
• Manage facility finances and budgeting.
• Develop cell model generation services (knock-outs/ins) and write scientific documents.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell models

Leadership

English

FlowJo

Data analysis

Imaging methods

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

CytoFLEX SRT

CytoFLEX LX

BD FACSDiscover S8

Job description

International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw

Organisation/Company International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB), Poland

invites applications for the position of theHead of Flow Cytometry and Cell Models Core Facility.

Are you passionate about technologies and their development? Are you interested in a career in a core facility (CF) of an academic research institute?

As we plan to expand the core facilities' portfolio of services, the IIMCB is currently seeking an expertin Flow Cytometry and Cell Models to managethe core facilitywithin the IN-MOL-CELL Infrastructure.

The IIMCB hosts a vibrant, multinational community of scientists and is well-connected internationally, as exemplified by the composition of the IIMCB's International Advisory Board and the IIMCB's membership in Eu-Life website an alliance of 17 top European research institutions. The IIMCB is on its way to unprecedented scientific and institutional growth, in part supported by: the RACE project entitled: “RNA and Cell Biology - from Fundamental Research to Therapies” funded in the Teaming for Excellence program under Horizon Europe and National Recovery Plan under the "Molecular and Cell Research Infrastructure" project.

Through an investment of over 16 M Euro in equipment and a planned expansion to 20 research groups, we aim to become a unique Polish center where excellent science benefits from state-of-the-art technologies and services provided by core facilities. To this end, the IIMCB is establishing institutional support for the development of current and the creation of new core facilities.

The Flow Cytometry and Cell Models Facility is a newly established facility within the IN-MOL-CELL Core Technologies Program . This facility recently separated from the Microscopy Facility. Its mission is to provide state-of-the-art services in flow cytometry and cell line model generation to the IIMCB community and external users. The facility is equipped with a CytoFLEX SRT cell sorter, a CytoFLEX LX Analyzer, and a recently acquired BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter.

The Head’s primary objectives are to integrate and upgrade existing workflows, develop new methodologies, particularly for imaging sorting. In the future, the facility head should develop a strategy to implement cell models generation methods, in collaboration with the Genome Engineering Facility. This position will involve both leadership responsibilities and hands‑on wet‑lab work.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of everyday operations of the core facility, ensuring services are completed on time and in compliance with protocols
• Provision of expert services for internal users and external clients according to the needs of the Institute
• Supervise flow cytometers and sorters, including performing regular maintenance and quality tests, and handling maintenance contracts
• Supervision of a small team of technology specialists, hiring and onboarding new staff members, and training the team
• Supporting the team with issue resolution
• Ensuring appropriate quality control measures
• Implementation of new methodologies
• Regular liaison with Facility users to discuss the design and implementation of flow in the research projects and to analyze and review data generated
• Keeping up with trends in technologies, suggesting new solutions, and technological upgrades
• Management of the finances of the Facility, including budgeting
• Implementation of the cell model generation service (knock-outs and knock-ins for stable cell lines)
• Writing of scientific documents
• Collaboration with other Core Facilities (in particular Genome Engineering, Microscopy, and Genomics) to build cross-functional experimental pipelines
• Continued professional development by maintaining awareness of progress in the field.
• Cultivate partnerships with academic and industry partners

Necessary qualifications and skills:

• PhD in or equivalent by experience
• Demonstrated scientific achievements in the field of flow cytometry
• Strong hands‑on experience in advanced flow methods, data analysis, and interpretation are a must, including at least some experience with spectral and/or imaging methods
• Experience with FlowJo software
• At least 2 publications or 2 patents/patent applications using flow methods
• Effective communication & networking skills, including building and maintaining relationships
• Flexible mindset and ability to work in a fast-changing environment
• Deep understanding of the role of core facilities/technological platforms in academic research
• Good at problem solving, can‑do attitude
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to collaborate and handle multiple priorities
• Excellent English, both written and spoken

Nice to have:

• Hands‑on experience with cell culture work, especially with the generation of genetically modified cell lines and/or generation of iPS or ES cells.
• At least basic leadership experience (supervising students or PhD students, etc.)
• Business acumen
• International or Industry Experience
• Basic Polish

Selection criteria:

• Technical skills needed for the position and interest in methodological approaches.
• Education or professional experience relevant to the position.
• Leadership experience or capabilities
• Soft skills: communication skills, ability for effective teamwork, likelihood to fit and add value to the group, and effective work organization.

The IIMCB offers:

• A full-time position
• Temporary contract for 2 years, which can be extended to an open-ended contract upon a successful evaluation
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Salary in the range of 11 000 – 13 000 PLN gross per month
• Salary is complemented by an additional 13th salary plus an annual bonus
• 36 days of paid vacation time per year (+ national holidays)
• Attractive benefits package (co‑financing Multisport cards, Christmas, Easter and summer holiday bonuses, etc.)
• Professional development and business travel opportunities
• Full organizational and administrative support by professional English‑speaking staff
• Friendly, inclusive, international working environment