Flow Cytometry Research Specialist II — Core Facility

Moffitt Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center's Flow Cytometry Core in Tampa, Florida seeks a Flow Cytometry Research Specialist to operate a multi‑user facility and assist investigators with optimizing cytometry experiments.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on lab experience, a BA/BS or MA/MS in a related field, and at least one year in core applications. The role requires training others, data analysis, and flexible scheduling to support core operations.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with basic laboratory and scientific methods.
• BA/BS in related scientific field with three (3) years’ experience in science related field and at least one (1) year in core specific applications OR BA/BS in related scientific field with two (2) years' experience in science related field with two (2) years in core specific applications.
• MA/MS in related scientific field with one (1) year experience in core specific applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations of a multi-user core facility, including quality control, routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on analyzer and sorter platforms.
• Proficient operation of modern flow cytometers and cell sorters (conventional and full-spectrum systems).
• Analyze flow cytometry data and assist researchers in interpreting results.
• Provide hands‑on training and ongoing support to users on instrument operation, experimental design, panel development, and flow cytometry software applications.
• Collaborate with investigators to design, execute, and optimize flow cytometry experiments tailored to their research needs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices to maintain reliable, reproducible results.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule to meet the facility’s operational demands.

Skills

Instrument operation

Laboratory techniques

Training others

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MA/MS in related field

Tools

Flow cytometers

Cell sorters

Flow cytometry software

Job description

Moffitt Cancer Center's Flow Cytometry Core in Tampa, Florida seeks a Flow Cytometry Research Specialist to operate a multi‑user facility and assist investigators with optimizing cytometry experiments.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on lab experience, a BA/BS or MA/MS in a related field, and at least one year in core applications. The role requires training others, data analysis, and flexible scheduling to support core operations.