Position Opening -Research SUPPORT Specialist, Flow Cytometry
CoreFacility
TheInstituteofBiotechnology atCornell University is seekingaResearchSupport SpecialistforthenewFlow CytometryFacilitywithin theBiotechnologyResourceCenter(BRC). This core was recentlyestablishedthrough a$2,000,000 investment bytheProvostand theDeans of
various colleges,reflectingthecampus commitment to state-of-the-artcorefacilities.In linewith this significant investment offunds, theInstituteis lookingto expand personnelresources to operateand maintain thesuiteofnew instrumentation located at amainfacilityin the BiotechnologyBuilding and asatellitefacilityattheCollegeofVeterinaryMedicine. Thenew FlowCytometryFacilityincludesan arrayofrecentlypurchased sorters(FACSAriaFusion,
FACSMelody,SonyMA900)and analyzers(SymphonyA3, two ThermoFisherAttuneNxTs). TheFlowCytometryFacilityis part ofan innovativeand collaborativegroup ofcorefacilities within theBRC, with a mission to catalyzeandpromoteresearch in thelifesciences.
TheResearch Support Specialist oversees instrumentation within theBRCFlow CytometryCoreFacility, with a focus on management, trainingandadvisingonexperimentsassociated with FluorescenceActivatedCellSorting(FACS). Position responsibilities include:
• Operatinginstrument andensuringoptimal machineperformance, including periodicalignment, cleaningof thefluidics, troubleshooting,and liaison with serviceengineers
• Advisingfacultyand researchers on designand protocolsassociated with complex, multi-colorflow panels foranalysisand sorting
• Providingdownstream datamanipulation andanalysis.
• Developingand teaching workshopsand laboratorymodules
• Developingand implementingtrainingmaterialsfornew andexperiencedusers
Thesuccessfulcandidatefortheposition is enthusiasticabout flow cytometryhigh end instrumentation and the scienceit enables, anddemonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills. Thepositionrequires a bachelor’s degreein science, technology, orengineering, with at least threeyears experiencein thefollowing:
• Usingand managingflow cytometryhigh-end sorters andanalyzers
• Troubleshootingand instrumentation optimizationand alignment
• Designand assessmentofmulti-colorimmunological panelsand dataanalysis
• FCSExpressand Flowjo software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Developingand presentingworkshops and trainingmodules
• Developingeffectiveworkingrelationships with adiversegroup ofindependent researchers
• Workingin ateamenvironment
This position is an initial three-yearterm,with thepossibilityofextension contingent upon continuedfunding.
TheInstituteofBiotechnology is a dynamichubforlifesciencesresearchat Cornell University.TheInstitute(http://www.biotech.cornell.edu)offerscuttingedgebiotechnologies, expertisein applications, technologytestinganddevelopment andconsultation forlifesciencesresearchers atCornell Universityand outside institutions. TheInstitutehouses theBiotechnologyResourceCenter(BRC), which offers sharedcorefacilities services tocatalyzeand promotelifesciencesresearch, and is involved with manyintercampus initiatives and multi-institutional
collaborations.Inaddition to Flow Cytometry, theBRCincludes corefacilityoperations in Genomics, Bioinformatics,Imaging,Proteomics, Metabolomics,and BiotechnologyDevelopment. TheInstitutealso administers theCenterforAdvanced Technology(CAT)in theLifeSciences to assist lifescienceresearchers in thedevelopment ofbiotechnologieswithcommercial potential in partnership with New York Stateindustries, and theKevin M. McGovernFamilyCenterforVentureDevelopment in theLifeSciences,astate-of-the-art business
incubatorforemergingbiotechnologycompanies. With itsextensivenetwork ofacademic,federal,not‐for‐profit
enterprisesand commercial partners, theBRCservesas avital partnerin lifesciences researchand innovation.
InstituteofBiotechnologystaffenjoyworkinginacollaborativeand innovativeorganization within Cornell University,an award-winningemployerrecognized forsupportingemployeehealth, workplacediversity,work- lifefit, andenvironmental sustainability. Cornell Universityofferscompetitivecompensation andbenefits. The Instituteis located on themainIthacacampus, in theheart oftheFingerLakes ofcentral New YorkState. Ithaca
and thesurroundingareais notedforhigh qualityoflivingsurroundedbynatural beautyand avibrant community.
Contact EmilySampson atems329@cornell.edu formoreinformation regardingthis opportunity.
