Open Operator Position

From: David Adams (davadams@med.umich.edu)
Date: Fri Jan 18 2002 - 09:39:13 EST


Greetings.  We have an operator position available in the University
of Michigan Cancer Center Core Flow Cytometry Facility.  A summary of
the position is presented below.  More information can be found at:
http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/current/postings/M-022138-DD.html

Interested parties should forward their CV's and salary requirements to:

David Adams
davadams@umich.edu
Cancer and Geriatrics Center
1500 E Medical Center Dr
7416 CCGC 0946
Ann Arbor MI 48109


DUTIES:
     Research flow cytometer operator: operate any of four flow cytometers/cell sorters
     in the Biomedical Research
     Core Flow Cytometry laboratory. Instrument operation: analyze and/or sort samples
     prepared by facility clients;
     provide data generated by those analyses, and assist clients in interpretation
     of results. Technical duties: setup,
     alignment and quality control of flow cytometer(s); laser alignment and maintenance;
     preventative maintenance of
     flow cytometers; minor instrument repairs. Administrative duties: data storage
     and data archive maintenance;
     library/on-line literature searches; maintain inventory of flow cytometry
     laboratory supplies

 NOTE:
     The Flow Cytometry is interested in expanding its evening hours. A flexible work
     schedule is a possibility with this
     position.

 DEPARTMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
     BA/BS degree in science field, with some experience in basic laboratory and
     scientific methods. Ability to work
     independently and to produce and interpret technical data. Strong personal skills
     that enable the employee to work
     effectively with principal investigators, as well as, research technicians. A
     desire to learn and master new
     techniques. The ability to work independently and responsibly. A degree of
     curiosity and enthusiasm for scientific
     inquiry.

 DESIRED QUALS:
     Willingness to work afternoon/evening hours. Demonstrable computer familiarity
     and capability, with a working
     knowledge of MS Windows and MAC/OS. Basic mechanical abilities. General laboratory
     skills, including pipetting
     and microscope usage.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
     Requires the academic knowledge of a health science discipline such as public
     health, microbiology, biochemistry,
     anatomy, pathology, nursing, dental hygiene or medical technology, plus the
     ability to translate, adapt and apply this
     knowledge that is generally associated with a Bachelor's degree, supplemented by
     one or more years of
     progressively responsible experience in the conduct of health science research
     or an equivalent combination of
     health science education and experience.



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