The Single Cell Facility (SCF) is a central scientific core facility within the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE), located in Basel, Switzerland.
The SCF serves the department by providing technology and support in flow cytometry and automated microscopy. The SCF works closely together with the Laboratory Automation Facility. Currently, our flow cytometry equipment consists of a MoFlo XDP, a customized BD Influx with 8 lasers, a BD FACSAria III, and two BD LSR Fortessa. The SCF will be staffed with five people, two of whom are dedicated to flow cytometry, two to microscopy, and one to image analysis and data management. Currently, we are looking for an experienced individual interested in a diverse and innovative work environment to fill the position of our second:
FLOW CYTOMETRY OPERATOR/ENGINEER
Responsibilities will include flow cytometry equipment operation, quality control and maintenance. The successful candidate will develop and implement customized configurations in the areas of fluidics and excitation/emission optics. Training and support of users are an essential part of this profile.
The successful candidate will hold a degree from a technical college or a university with a strong background in flow cytometry. Requirements are extensive technical experience with state-of-the-art flow cytometry equipment, knowledge of quantitative cell analysis and high speed cell sorting. The candidate should have a strong knowledge of optical principles and hands-on skills in hardware integration and tuning. A working knowledge of biology is beneficial. This position demands very good communication skills (in English) to interact with scientists and the commitment to adapt to the service character of the facility to successfully support scientific research and operations at the D-BSSE. Besides having excellent technical abilities in the field of flow cytometry, the successful candidate must be an excellent team player and possess the ability to work in a variety of scientific areas.
The position is located in Basel and will start on August 1st 2016. The position is initially available for one year but can be prolonged with the possibility to be converted to a permanent staff position.
Further information regarding this position can be obtained from Dr. Thomas Horn (thomas.horn@bsse.ethz.ch - no applications please).
For more information on the SCF see: https://www.bsse.ethz.ch/scf.
Please submit your application including cover letter and CV in English online at the button below and address it to: ETH Zürich, Mr. Thomas Koenitzer, Human Resources, CH-8092 Zürich.
https://apply.refline.ch/845721/4473/pub/4/index.html
Thomas Horn, PhD
Head of the Single Cell Facility and
Laboratory Automation Facility
Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE)
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
Mattenstrasse 26, U1.46
CH 4058 Basel
Switzerland
