Flow Cytometry Assistant

1 month ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Medical Research Council Full time

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 ( 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.

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Education / qualifications / training required: 

Essential: Degree or equivalent in a biological, engineering or instrumentation subject.

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 communication skills
Essential: Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical issues in an accessible way.

Desirable: Experience of giving presentations or teaching/demonstrating technical subjects.

Personal skills / behaviours / qualities: 

Essential:
• Ability to work as part of a team and to coach a diverse group of people with patience and good humour.
• Methodical and thorough, well organised and diligent.
• Ability to remain professional under conflicting demands.

Desirable: Long-term interest in instrumentation and biological sciences.

Additional information:

You will be a technically-minded person with the ability to learn fast in a demanding environment.

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