The Flow Cytometry Core Facility in the Institute for the Biology of Stem Cells (IBSC) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a Flow Cytometry Core Specialist. The Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides investigators, both inside and outside UCSC, state of-the-art technologies for cell sorting and analysis. We are looking for a team player with an understanding of flow cytometry and the ability to support the maintenance and quality control of flow cytometers and cell sorters, operating/troubleshooting of the flow cytometers, and providing oversight for core clients carrying out flow cytometry experiments. Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Shaheen Sikandar, the incumbent will be assigned the following duties.

Flow Cytometry Expertise

• Successful candidate must have practical and theoretical knowledge of flow cytometers and cell sorters and be able to work independently.
• Successful candidate must have the ability to operate analytical flow cytometers in the flow core; Experience with Cytoflex and/or similar machines.
• Independent operation of cell sorters; experience on the BD Aria or Symphony preferred.

Customer Service

• Assist core clientele in the acquisition and sorting of flowcytometry samples.
• Assist clients with the design of flow cytometry experiments, including appropriate choice of instrumentation as well as fluorochromes appropriate for the experiment.
• Ability to assist clients with data analysis such as FlowJo is desirable but not required.
• Perform daily and monthly QC on core instrumentation;interpret and report deviations of QC; and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of core instrumentation.

Training and Education

• Train students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff on the flowcytometry machines.
• Plan and develop new technologies and new applications for flow cytometry.
• Stay current with new technologies and developments in the flow community through research, attendance of conferences, and workshops.
• Effectively train and communicate with clients on the use of flow cytometry analyzers, cell sorters, and data analysis interpretation.

General Lab Skills

• Perform calculations for preparation of lab solutions and reagents.
• Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Degree, which may be a U.S. degree or an equivalent foreign degree, must be in cell biology, developmental biology, cancer biology, stem cell biology, or a related field.

For appointment to the associate specialist rank:
-MA/MS degree or a BA/BS degree and a minimum of six years' post-baccalaureate experience that relates to the advertised position.
-At least two years of experience in a lab technician role with experience in using flowcytometry and/or managing machines is required.
For appointment to the specialist rank:

• MA/MS degree or a BA/BS degree and a minimum of ten years' post-baccalaureate experience that relates to the advertised position.
• At least five years of experience in a lab technician role with experience in using flowcytometry and/or managing machines is required. A doctoral degree may substitute for 4-5 years of work experience.

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