Actually, this is a posting for a job opening. But with the abundance of positions posted recently, I thought I would make this one a little more exciting! The position is described below. Please respond directly to me if you are interested. Technical Director Flow Cytometry Facility The Immunology Applications Core Facility (IACF) at the University of Chicago seeks a full-time Technical Director to run our busy flow cytometry facility. The successful candidate will report to the Director of the IACF and will interact with the technical directors of the other IACF cores. The core facilities have recently moved into newly renovated space with additional room for expansion indicating the continuing importance of core facilities at the University of Chicago. The incumbent will primarily be responsible for operation and maintenance of two cell sorters (BD FACStarPlus, and Cytomation MoFlo), development and maintenance of a multi-laser bench top flow cytometer in a beta test environment (BD LSR), oversight and maintenance of multiple bench top analytical flow cytometers including those in satellite facilities (FACScan, FACSort, FACSCalibur) and oversight of associated computer workstations for data analysis. The incumbent will also be responsible for daily supervision of one research technician and a student technician in the laboratory. The facility is a high volume core facility utilized by more than 75 principal investigators and their laboratory personnel. The technologist will provide complete training to facility clients in flow cytometer operation and in software programs to properly analyze their data. In addition, the incumbent will develop and implement new uses of the technology through protocol development. Administrative duties include preparation of billing and usage reports and annual progress reports for funding agencies. The IACF is a cluster of facilities with a common mission to serve the research needs of the University faculty by providing state-of-the-art technology and expertise in technical areas. At the heart of this mission is continuing education opportunities for IACF personnel include attendance at national meetings and workshops and University classes and seminars. These opportunities provide the mechanism for personnel to remain experts in their fields. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in biological or physical science and a minimum of 5 years of experience in flow cytometry. Candidates with advanced degrees are encouraged to apply.Additional instrumentation training will be provided where necessary. Interested applicants should send CV including salary requirements to: Julie Auger Director, IACF 910 E. 58th Street, Kovler Lab Chicago, IL 60637 email: jauger@flowcity.bsd.uchicago.edu
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