Flow Cytometry Core Facility Technologist

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .

Location

Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. 

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry CoreResearch Facilities provide fee-based access to instrumentation, technology and/or services. These facilities allow our researchers access to essential scientific infrastructure at a reasonable cost. Benefits of using core facilities also include expert consultation, technical assistance, training and education from dedicated staff, enhancement of scientific collaboration, and promotion of higher-level experimentation.

Position

The Flow Core Technologist is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the flow core, ensuring that instruments are maintained in working order and have all necessary reagents available. The Flow Core Technologist will work with the Flow Core Manager to ensure that biosafety regulations are up to date and being enforced, that machines are functioning optimally, and that all users are properly trained – both in flow cytometry theory as well as “hands-on”. The Flow Core Technologist will also provide assistance in acquisition and analysis of data, as well as preform high level flow cytometric acquisition and sorting of BSL1 and BSL2 samples, requiring a high level of technical expertise.

Duties

• Provide hands on training for facility analyzers and sorters
• Ensure instruments are maintained and repaired as necessary
• Cell sorting and analysis of biosafety level 1 & 2 samples
• Ensure users are following safety protocols and report any issues 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum: B.Sc. in life sciences; M.Sc. in life science preferred
• 2+ years experience in advanced flow cytometry
• 5+ years experience in sorting
• Certified training on cell sorters
• Demonstrable experience with flow cytometry analysis software
• Knowledge of flow cytometry theory and applications; adept at optimizing signal to noise and minimizing spectral overlap
• General understanding of cell biology
• Knowledge of safety and decontamination protocols
• Good communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Understanding of and ability to accurately manage records, including reconciling in billing systems
• Ability to professionally manage situations with clients that do not follow facility rules
• Ability to trouble shoot procedures
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet competing demands of users

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.