Colleagues: I am again hiring a new flow cytometry lab technician and invite any interested candidates to contact me directly about the position. This is an informal job posting. I would like to hire someone with some experience, if possible. The job description that follows is on file with the University of Chicago Human Resources Department. The position is primarily flow cytometry oriented but is not limited to flow cytometry. The University of Chicago Flow Cytometry Facility is a busy core service facility that serves the entire University and Hospital research community. 99% of the work in the lab is basic research and clinical research. It is not a clinical facility. Additional information can be obtained by speaking with me directly at the number below, or by email. TITLE: RESEARCH TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION: The basic function of this position is to carry out assays under the supervision of the responsible investigator and appropriate lab director. The individual will be involved in daily operation and maintenance of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility. The individual will also be involved with basic research projects involving production and purification of immunologic reagents for research and clinical purposes. SPECIFICS: 1. The individual must be able carry out a variety of moderate to complex laboratory techniques including: flow cytometric analysis and sterile sorting, development and implementation of fluorescence assays, tissue cell culture of monoclonal antibody producing cell lines, purification of antibodies using affinity purification columns, ELISA assay development and implementation, and immunohistochemistry techniques. 2. The individual must be able to collect data and critically analyze individual experiments under the supervision of the responsible investigator and maintain adequate notebooks. Record keeping is extremely important. 3. The individual will participate in the analysis and design of experiments with the responsible investigator. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry or equivalent training in the biological sciences. EXPERIENCE: Previous laboratory experience in immunology, biochemistry or cellular biology along with flow cytometry experience is preferred. Above techniques will be taught where necessary. **************************************************************************** **** Julie A. Auger voice: 773-702-9212 lab Director, Flow Cytometry Facility 773-702-9261 office University of Chicago fax: 773-702-3701 5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC-1089 Chicago, IL 60637 e-mail: jauger@flowcity.bsd.uchicago.edu ************************************************************************
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