Senior Flow Cytometry Specialist, High-Parameter Imaging

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

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.