Flow Cytometry Facility Manager

Are you enthusiastic about flow cytometry and looking for a new challenge?





The Nuffield Department of Medicine has an exciting new position based at the
Old Road Campus Research Building for a Flow Cytometry Facility Manager to
join the team. You will manage the day to day running of the facility, and
provide training to users in a range of flow cytometry techniques at the
appropriate level for the user and their project requirements.





You will be responsible for overseeing the use of the facility flow
cytometers, carry out system performance tests and contact engineers and/or
company representatives in case of instrument malfunction or underperformance.
You will provide flow analysis training on equipment and software for all
users and ensure the safe and proper operation of the facility equipment, as
well as managing relevant service contracts for the various instruments. Other
duties will include assisting in writing grant applications, developing
advanced cell analysis and/or sorting workflows, and helping to evaluate
prospective new equipment.





This is a varied and challenging role, and as such we are looking for an
individual with a degree in biological sciences or other relevant discipline
and knowledge and experience of flow cytometry and the operation of a variety
of flow cytometry instruments. It is essential you are able to provide
scientific support to all levels of personnel including prioritizing and
scheduling the use of shared facilities, and that you have experience in flow
cytometry data analysis with commercial and open-source flow analysis
packages. You will have a clear enthusiasm for working in a flow cytometry
facility to support and enable the varied work of research groups throughout
the University. Experience in full spectrum flow cytometry would be highly
desirable.





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 for 24 months and
is funded by the Department.





Only applications received before 12 midday on 3 July 2025 will be considered.
Please quote **178821** on all correspondence.