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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 BC66
Hourly:
 $30.48
FLSA*:
 Exempt
Monthly:
 $5,283.33
Grade:
 436
Annually:
 $63,400

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Manages a Flow Cytometry Core Facility and supervises laboratory personnel. Provides cell sorting services to researchers to include sorting of potentially biohazardous samples. Handles routine maintenance of instruments, including troubleshooting and repair of electronics, fluidics, lasers, and computer components. Establishes and maintains a program to authorize use of instruments by independent researchers. Develops basic and advanced flow cytometry training programs. Serves as a key resource in technical and scientific areas related to flow cytometry. Trains new users in the operation of benchtop analytical flow cytometers. Provides scientific consulting services, including experimental design, sample preparation, and protocol development for a diverse array of users from multiple disciplines, including immunology, oncology, biochemistry, hematology, and pathology. Interfaces with equipment field service engineers, and ensures compliance with relevant maintenance contracts. Prepares budgets and billing statements, and balances accounts. Provides support for grant applications by assisting with data presentation and facility descriptions. Oversees the development of a web site, to include information on recharge rates, online scheduling, scientific protocols, and links to other related web sites. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a biologically relevant field. Three years of related experience. Demonstrated expertise as an independent operator of a cell sorter, with documentation in the form of a portfolio of work. Familiarity with basic immunology. A high level of skill with Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent software packages). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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