Staff Scientist - Analytical Cytometry Core

Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope – Duarte, California

http://www.cityofhope.org

http://www.cityofhope.org/research/shared-resources/analytical-cytometry

The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is looking for a talented Staff Scientist holding a doctoral degree to perform several functions for the Analytical Cytometry Core facility. The primary roles of this Staff Scientist will include daily operation of the various cytometers, both analytical and cell sorters. These efforts will include not only operating the instrument but also calibration, data analysis, data management/backup and routine maintenance/trouble shooting. In addition, this Staff Scientist will assist the manager with training of new users to self-operate the cytometers, assistance with experimental design and data interpretation, software training, assist with various administrative tasks, such as usage confirmation.

Minimum Education and Skills Required for Consideration:

• Candidates with a Ph.D. degree and research experience using flow cytometry methods are encouraged to apply. 
• Other important skills include knowledge of immunology and cancer biology, and experience with flow cytometry analysis software.
• Experience in computational biology to examine large data sets is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing high-quality flow cytometry services for users of the core facility, are essential.

About City of Hope

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 4000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s 20 leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.