Flow Cytometry Specialist II

1000scholars; Georgia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine’s Cytometry and Cell Sorting Core is seeking a Flow Cytometry Specialist to coordinate high-parameter, imaging, and spectral cytometers. You will QA/QC instruments, troubleshoot with service engineers, develop SOPs, and cross-train for multiparametric analyzers.

The role supports Advanced Technology Cores and is based at Main BCM in the Texas Medical Center, focusing on cutting-edge cytometry education and applications for researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, biological, physical science or related field is required.
• Three years of relevant experience is required.
• Flow cytometry and/or imaging experience is preferred.
• High parameter cytometry experience is desired.
• Panel design experience is preferred.
• Immunology/Immunophenotyping knowledge is beneficial.
• Data analysis skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes cytometers for data acquisition, analysis, validation and quality control.
• Provides instruction and guidance to laboratory personnel and core users on experiment setup/design, analysis and sorting.
• Assists in daily operation including monitoring equipment usage and billing time.
• Organizes educational events and creates educational materials for personnel and core users.
• Processes and troubleshoots specimens from bone marrow, blood, and tissues.
• Analyzes and prepares preliminary data.
• Maintains current knowledge of scientific research and new procedures.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting with service engineers.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Imaging

Data analysis

Panel design

Immunology/Immunophenotyping

Sample prep

Independent operation of instruments

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, biological, physical science or related field

Master's degree in a related field

ASCP Board of Certification (BOC)

Tools

R programming

Image analysis

Job description

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Cytometry and Cell Sorting Core at Baylor College of Medicine is looking for a highly motivated individual to be part of the High Parameter Cytometry Unit. The Flow Cytometry Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the high parameter, imaging, and spectral cytometers. This person will be responsible for the QA/QC of the instruments, troubleshooting, operations, interaction with service engineers and developing SOPs. Will be cross trained for use of all multiparametric analyzers and sorters.

The Advanced Technology Cores is part of the Office of Research. It focuses on aiding researchers with advanced technologies and techniques to accommodate cutting edge research. The Cytometry and Cell Sorting Core facility brings cytometry applications and education to researchers. This position is located at Main BCM in the Texas Medical Center.

Job Duties

• Utilizes cytometers for optimum data acquisition, analysis, and manipulation, validation, and quality control purposes.


• Provides instruction and guidance to laboratory personnel, researchers, and core users, including experiment set-up/design, scheduling, analysis and sorting of samples, and equipment questions and problems.


• Assists in daily operation of facility including monitoring equipment usage, reagent supply, and recording billing time.


• Assists in organizing educational events and curating and creating educational materials for laboratory personnel, researchers, and core users.


• Processes, analyzes, and troubleshoots specimen samples from bone marrow, blood, and various other tissues.


• Analyzes and prepares preliminary data.


• Acquires and constantly maintains current knowledge of scientific research as well as aids in executing new research procedures.


• Provides advanced troubleshooting of instruments and interacts with service engineers.


• Maintains inventory of all reagents and supplies used in the cytometry laboratory.


• Practices quality control procedures in order to ensure safety when working with possibly bio hazardous samples.


• Handles special projects/roles in the core.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, biological, physical science or related field.


• Three years of relevant experience.

Department-specific Requirements

• Flow cytometry and/or imaging


• High parameter experience


• Panel Design


• Immunology/Immunophenotyping


• Data Analysis


• Sample Prep


• Independent operation of instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.


• Certified Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC).


• Imaging cytometry


• R programming


• Image analysis


• Biostatistics

Work Authorization Requirement

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.