Flow Cytometry Assistant

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Full time

To provide a sorting service to LMB scientists who use the Flow Cytometry facility at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). You will join an established team of expert flow cytometrists with particular strengths in cell biology. You will contribute to all aspects of facility operation and development. This will include scheduling, instrument maintenance, quality control, data acquisition and analysis. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of one or more Flow Cytometers.

The Flow Cytometry Facility at the LMB is a well-equipped and busy core service. The equipment currently includes four cell sorters (one BD FACSAria Fusion, one Sony Synergy system and two ThermoFisher spectral Bigfoot) and five analysers (one Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX LX, two BD LSR Fortessa, and two Sony Spectral ID7000 analysers).

Your goal is to ensure that the equipment and techniques provide a high-quality Flow Cytometry service for the users of the facility.

**Main duties**

1. To provide a Flow Cytometry sorting service for scientists at the LMB. This includes the operation and maintenance of all sorters in the facility.
2. To maintain the Flow Cytometry equipment, diagnose faults, and troubleshoot problems relating to instruments, techniques, procedures and protocols.
3. Plan and organize the day-to-day work to ensure that the experimental goals are delivered with previously agreed timescales.
4. Provide technical support to the users of the facility in the use of software or hardware.
5. Contribute to the well-organized functioning of the laboratory and assist in maintaining the stock levels by purchasing consumables and supplies in consultation with other members of the facility.

**Key responsibilities**:

- You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Flow Cytometers in the facility within the goals and directions set up by the Flow Cytometry Facility Manager.
- Full training will be provided however, you will be expected to identify and respond to potential problems and engage with instrument servicing/engineers when required.
- You will assist the facility users with cell sorting and analysis of samples in line with professional standards.
- You will be expected to provide flexible continuity of service during the annual leave of the Facility staff members (after training and competence have been established).
- You will carry out maintenance and regular cleaning of equipment and basic troubleshooting of instrument problems as well as excellent record keeping.
- You will be responsible for your short-term work, and should also help with general lab maintenance (e.g. ordering of chemicals, supplies, maintenance of equipment, etc.).
- You will be expected to become competent in flow cytometry data analysis software and the use of computers.
- You will be expected to pass on knowledge to others in the lab, and to help train new users, as appropriate.
- In liaison with the Flow Cytometry Facility Manager you will be expected to monitor technical standards, and advise, implement and evaluate improvements to existing protocols as required.
- You will observe the policy and procedures on Occupational Health and Safety in the performance of the responsibilities of the position.

**Working relationships**:
You will report to the Flow Cytometry Facility Manager. You will also work closely with users of the facility, which will include postdoctoral scientists, graduate students and research support personnel within the LMB. You will also have some interaction with external service providers.
- Person Specification
- **Education / qualifications / training required**:

- Desirable:_ Technical knowledge and experience in a relevant scientific or technical specialism

**Previous work experience required**:

- Desirable:_ Experience of working in a laboratory environment.

**Knowledge and experience**:
**Technical Knowledge/Experience**:

- Essential:_
- Proven ability to absorb technical information, with the ability to react to technical queries
- Ability to learn quickly and on the job with the flexibility to learn and work on multiple types of instruments and software; willingness to keep up-to-date with emerging technologies
- Desirable:_
- Theoretical and practical background in Flow Cytometry, including running and analysing samples on a sorter and analyser.
- Experience of understanding and interpreting the technical requirements of users.
- Experience with instrumentation computer software.

**Independent working**:

- Essential:_
- Proven ability to plan and prioritise work with the ability to accommodate tight/short notice schedules.
- Ability to troubleshoot instrument problems and be proactive in seeking a solution.
- Ability to work effectively when supporting several users or tasks simultaneously
- Desirable:_
- Experience of working with little supervision.
- Good judgement in assessing when to seek support.
- Experience dealing with technical service users.

**Verbal and written commu

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