Flow Cytometry Core Specialist - Santa Cruz, United States - University of California Santa Cruz

University of California Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Flow Cytometry Core Specialist

Position overview

Position title:
Flow Cytometry Core Specialist (Associate Specialist and Specialist)

Salary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience (see section
D. Qualifications of the CAPM Specialist Series The posted). UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled, _Represented Specialist Series Fiscal Year_.

"Off-scale salaries", i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,500 - $106,500.

Percent time:
Full-time (100%)

Position duration:
Initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date:
May 14, 2024

Next review date:
Friday, Jun 14, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

Flow Cytometry Expertise_
Independent operation of cell sorters; experience on the BD Aria or Symphony preferred.
Customer Service_
Assist core clientele in the acquisition and sorting of flowcytometry samples.
Assist clients with the design of flow cytometry experiments, including appropriate choice of instrumentation as well as fluorochromes appropriate for the experiment.
Ability to assist clients with data analysis such as FlowJo is desirable but not required.
Perform daily and monthly QC on core instrumentation;interpret and report deviations of QC; and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of core instrumentation.
Training and Education_
Train students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff on the flowcytometry machines.
Stay current with new technologies and developments in the flow community through research, attendance of conferences, and workshops.
Effectively train and communicate with clients on the use of flow cytometry analyzers, cell sorters, and data analysis interpretation.

General Lab Skills

Perform calculations for preparation of lab solutions and reagents.
Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Qualifications
Degree, which may be a U.S.

degree or an equivalent foreign degree, must be in cell biology, developmental biology, cancer biology, stem cell biology, or a related field.

For appointment to the associate specialist rank:

MA/MS degree or a BA/BS degree and a minimum of six years post-baccalaureate experience that relates to the advertised position.
At least two years of experience in a lab technician role with experience in using flowcytometry and/or managing machines is required.

For appointment to the specialist rank:

MA/MS degree or a BA/BS degree and a minimum of ten years post-baccalaureate experience that relates to the advertised position. At least five years of experience in a lab technician role with experience in using flowcytometry and/or managing machines is required. A doctoral degree may substitute for 4-5 years of work experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae
Your most recently updated C.V., which must include three professional references along with their contact information. The search committee will contact the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.

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About UC Santa Cruz
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Inquiries regarding the Universitys equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Santa Cruz, Ca

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