Flow Cytometry Operator II - Jupiter, FL

 Classification Title:  

Flow Cytometry Operator II 

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in appropriate specialization and two years
of flow cytometry experience. Knowledge of flow cytometry principles and basic
flow cytometry experience is required.  

Job Description:  

The Flow Cytometry Core Laboratory houses a wide range of
shared-use instruments, including multiple analyzers and cell sorters, an
imaging flow cytometer, a laser dissection microscope, as well as various
ancillary equipment. The Flow Cytometry Operator II is responsible for
maintaining and operating all instruments to ensure they are functioning
optimally and meeting the needs of the user community. This role also includes
providing user training, advising on assay design and data analysis, enforcing adherence
to standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting equipment issues or
coordinating with technical support as needed. 

Perform daily/weekly instrument maintenance tasks: prepare
buffers, check fluidics/optics, clean system, run quality controls and maintain
databases, to ensure optimal performance and reproducibility. 

Identify and troubleshoot developing instrument issues
independently or otherwise tap into external technical support in a timely
manner. 

Provide instrument training and operational assistance, as
needed, to the core users. 

Advise new users on experimental design and sample
preparation to ensure all steps of an experiment are completed successfully. 

Assist users as needed with data analysis in Diva, FlowJo 10
and 11, SpectroFlo, Leica LAS X and the ImageStream Amnis software. 

Stay up to date on the relevant science and product
development in the field through the literature and other web resources. 

Perform routine administrative and housekeeping tasks such
as scheduling resources, quoting and placing orders, billing, and enforcing
laboratory guidelines. 

Coordinate engineer and other vendor visits. 

Organize events such as instrument DEMOs or educational
seminars. 

New responsibilities may arise as the laboratory adopts new
technologies and makes improvements. 

Expected Salary:  

Commensurate with experience.  

Required Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate specialization (Biology,
Cell Biology, Immunology, Chemistry).  

Three years or more of experience with Flow Cytometry that
includes operating BD analyzers and Cell Sorters. 

Proficiency in FlowJo. 

Understanding of multicolor panel design principles. 

Preferred:  

Master’s degree in relevant field 

Experience with Spectral Flow Cytometry 

Experience with Imaging Flow Cytometry 

Good interpersonal skills 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover
letter, resume and 3 references. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the
posting end date. 

This position will be required to work Monday through Friday
from 8 AM to 4 PM, and flexibility to shift schedule as needed to accommodate
large, time-sensitive experiments with live cells.  

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five
references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring
department will contact the listed references via email requesting their
reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. 

The University of Florida is a member of the State
University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply
for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at
800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. 

This is a time-limited position.  

Health Assessment Required: Yes.