University of Chicago

University of Chicago

Flow Cytometry Sr. Analyst

Chicago, IL · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$80kDetected 7 hours ago
StatisticsCustomer SupportFlow CytometryResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

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About the role

  • The job participates in scientific research projects.
  • Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
  • Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service by operating cell analyzers, cell sorters and analysis software, assisting the users in developing fluorescence assays and participate in the maintenance of the facility's specialized instruments.
  • Support and train CAT Facility staff in the proper use of the facility's equipment. Perform the maintenance and quality control protocols on benchtop flow cytometers.
  • With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
  • Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
  • Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

  • include a college or university degree in related field.
  • When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Nice to have

  • Follow cytometry instrumentation and/or software strongly preferred.
  • Operating and maintaining cell sorters and benchtop analyzers strongly preferred.
  • Preferred Competencies
  • Scientific and technical problem-solving skills strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and prepare protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) strongly preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise initiative strongly preferred.
  • Cover Letter (preferred)

Compensation

  • $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Benefits

  • Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Company info

  • It is a BSD core part of the Office of Shared Research Facilities.

Equal opportunity

  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
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