Flow Cytometry Research Assistant I

Why join Children’s Research Institute?
UT Southwestern and Children’s Research Institute are looking to hire a Flow Cytometry Research Assistant to join our grant-supported research work with the Moody Foundation. This joint venture with Children’s Research Institute offers state-of-the-art analytic cytometry and high-speed sorting where we use lasers and optics to characterize cells.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with flow cytometry applications and will enjoy working in our fast-paced flow cytometry facility providing specialized research within all aspects of flow cytometry, specimen analysis, core facility utilization scheduling, and training. As a Flow Cytometry Research Assistant, you will have the unique opportunity to support ground-breaking research by interpreting and analyzing results of flow cytometry experiments, cytometer instrument performance reports, and safety studies.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform routine cell sorts on our FACSAria II and FACSAria Fusion Cell Sorters
• Perform regular QC and maintenance of our FACS Aria II/Fusion Cell Sorters, FACS Canto RUO and LSRFortessa Analyzers
• Assist users with self-run data acquisition and computer-based data analysis
• Work with a diverse group of people in a busy customer service-oriented environment
• Lab-related sample processing and data analyses
• Adhere to and enforce proper safety practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs), as well as all general operational policies within the Facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor in Science degree in biological or physical sciences required
• 1+ years of flow cytometry experience preferred
• Must be able to work well with minimal supervision and with researchers, engineers, and institute staff in a service-oriented environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• *Be able to lift 10 lbs. above your head

Experience and Education

• Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and no experience required.
• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and one (1) year research experience at level of Research Technician or equivalent.
• Two (2) years college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment and four (4) years research experience including two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.
• High school graduation or GED and six (6) years research experience to include two (2) years at level of Research Technician or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Performs more difficult scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers.
• Collaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning procedures and implementation.
• Collects and organizes research data for project reports.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of Research Technicians or other laboratory personnel of lower grade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. 

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