Flow Cytometry Facility Assistant

We have an opportunity to join the Flow Cytometry Core Facility at the Centre
for Human Genetics (GCG CHG), as a Flow Cytometry Facility Assistant. As an
active member of the FCF CHG, you will report to the Facility Manager and
assist with the day-to-day maintenance and booking of instruments. You will
liaise with facility users and collaborators to provide them with training on
both flow cytometer analysers and fluorescence-activated cell sorters.





You will be responsible for independently operate the Flow Cytometers and Cell
Sorter instruments and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the flow
facility, e.g. by ensuring equipment is functioning and by monitoring and
ordering stock as necessary. You will be performing daily quality control
checks and maintenance procedures for the general upkeep of all flow
cytometers and contribute to the general cleanliness of the FCF CHG. You will
be keeping up to date with, and advising on matters relating to Good
Laboratory Practice (GLP), Health and Safety, COSHH sheets, and other
regulations relevant to the post. You will also be responsible for
collaboratively developing, executing, and troubleshooting protocols of flow
cytometry and new methods.





To be successful in this role you will hold a BSc or equivalent qualification
in Science, along with proven experience in setting up and running Flow
Cytometry assays and instruments (analyzers and sorters). You will have IT
skills including a knowledge of Diva, FlowJo, Word, Excel (i.e. data basing),
and PowerPoint programs, and the ability to troubleshoot problems with
experiments and arrive at an appropriate solution. You will also have
excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can
be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research network
at meetings.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 1 October
2026 and is funded by the FCF CHG SRF.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 5 September 2024 will
be considered. Please quote **174525** on all correspondence.