We are currently searching for a Flow Cytometry Laboratory Technician to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a full-time position with MSC and it is on-site in Bethesda, Maryland.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the daily operations in Imaging, Cell Sorting and Flow Cytometry (ICSFC) core facility.
- Responsible for daily instrument maintenance and optimization, general laboratory organization and hands-on user support for both flow cytometry data acquisition and analysis and cell sorting.
- Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: overseeing the daily activities of the Core including providing calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and any requested research assistance on all flow cytometry equipment.
- Provide operator-assisted cell sorting with a BD cell sorter, acquisition and analysis of multi-color FACS samples in flow cytometers.
- Maintain the inventory of flow cytometry reagents including titrating and aliquoting antibodies and characterizing new reagents; order supplies and assist with the general organization of the ICSFC.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
- Minimum 3 years of directly related experience.
- Research background in flow cytometry including thorough knowledge of the operation and troubleshooting of flow cytometer is required.
- Experience using specialized analysis software (FlowJo, CellQuest, DiVa as well as Microsoft Office products is required.
- Familiarity with BD Sorters (FACSAria) and analyzers (LSR-II or Fortessa X-20) is preferred.
Please send resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to elisa@mscweb.com
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