• Perform general and routine on FACS equipment maintenance, timely instrument start-up/shutdown, QC/QA of cytometers following documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and generate new SOPs if necessary

• Identifies and leads efforts related to equipment troubleshootingand fixing routine FACS equipment issues.

• Keeping track of & ordering of basic supplies, helping to coordinate service visits by technicians (contacting / scheduling non-routine instrument maintenance and repair). 

• Assist with scheduling & calendar management, operation of cytometers & sorters on behalf of users

• Responds to queries, communications, and workflows with flow labs to ensure consistency and timely resolution

• Identifies and leads efforts related to troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times

• Become familiar with all software used in the facility such as Benchling and assist facility users in learning to use this software

• Supports management in daily workload completion and review process

• Perform routine fluorescence compensation procedure as directed by management.

• Understand common biological applications, cell handling techniques, and reagents used by researchers and assist them in sample prep or common instrument issues as requested by management. 

Critical Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of how the flow cytometer and FACS instruments work.

• Attention to detail and understanding of the basic laboratory environment

• Excellent organizational skills; ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently

• Ability to follow oral and written directions

• Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training

• Ability to work independently

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma

• 0-2 years of experience in a scientific or lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree

• Experience with training & teaching others

• A highly qualified candidate will haveexperience with one or more of the following instrumentation systems: Sony SH800 FACS, BD FACSAria, BD Symphony, Cytek Aurora, ACEA Novocyte

• Basic experience with MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Working Environment:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time

• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite

• Frequently use tools, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.

• Occasionally move or lift upto 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the instrument/equipment), distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position. 

• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

• Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.

• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.

• Employee maybe required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations.