We are seeking a highly motivated individual with flow cytometry and basic research experience for employment at the new Vaccine Research Center (NIH) flow cytometry core facility. The core facility supports the activities of the VRC research scientists as well as the VRC clinical trials testing new vaccines against HIV, Ebola, and other agents. The VRC is a highly interactive and exciting environment that provides a unique opportunity for combining basic and clinical research (see http://vrc.nih.gov). The core facility is responsible for the operation three FACS Caliburs equipped with multiwell autosampler systems. In addition, the facility has two high-speed FACS DiVa sorters. One is located in a BSL-3 biohazard facility and is used for viable infectious sorting, and the other is 12-color capable; hence both require significant user support. The core facility is located on the 5th floor of the new Building 40 on the NIH Bethesda campus. The core is dedicated to bringing the most advanced technology to our research and clinical experiments, and will continue to evolve rapidly to utilize new technologies. For this position, duties will include routine instrument operation for VRC users, as well as assisting and training users to perform FACS-based assays and data analysis. The successful applicant will assist in the development of QA/QC and reagents for the facility, including the maintenance of a 12-color antibody library. In addition, applicants should be capable of performing basic laboratory techniques including tissue culture, molecular biology and have the ability to work with infectious agents in a BSL-3 facility. Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience with immunophenotyping and at least 1 year experience in cell sorting. The applicant must have a degree in medical technology or a bachelor's degree in science or higher. Considering the significant amount of interaction with users, excellent interpersonal skills are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information, please contact Mario Roederer as noted below. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research experience and career directions, and contact information for three references. Electronic applications are preferred. Please provide an indication of the earliest date that you are available. mr (PS, if you are planning to be at ISAC, look for either myself or Steve Perfetto, the VRC Flow Facility Core Manager!) -- _____________________________________________ Mario Roederer, Ph.D. Chief, ImmunoTechnology Section and Flow Cytometry Core Vaccine Research Center, NIAID, NIH 40 Convent Dr., Room 5509 Bethesda, MD 20892-3015 Phone: 301 594-8491 FAX: 301 480-2651
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