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BiogenIdec
Research & Preclinical Development
Associate Scientist II, Molecular Discovery
The Associate Scientist II will be expected to follow the
existing protocols in the flow cytometry core laboratory and work
independently on all instruments of the facility. Primary responsibilities
include:
• Operating flow analyzers and cell sorters.
• Backing up data.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and software problems related to the FACS
instruments.
• Providing technical advice on experimental methods relating to flow
cytometry.
• Maintaining a current knowledge of best practice for flow cytometry.
• Assisting with data analysis and interpretation, providing training for
use of the off-line software.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive practical experience of multicolor immunophenotyping and cell
sorting.
• Strong foundation in flow cytometry theory.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of immunology techniques and protocols.
• Knowledge of safety protocols.
B.S. and six years of experience
M.S. and four years of experience
Posted 09/24/2008
Sarah Beaumont
Associate Recruiting Partner
Biogen Idec | Talent Acquisition
Office: 617-914-0886
sarah.beaumont@biogenidec.com
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HARVARD UNIVERSITY JOB POSTING
Duties And Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position will be to support flow
cytometry and DNA sequencing technologies at the Center for Systems
Biology. The Instrumentation Specialist will enable researchers
throughout Harvard to use these technologies by assisting with
experimental design, training researchers to use the instruments
themselves, developing protocols, or running researcher's samples as a
service. Maintain the instruments to keep them in good working
condition. Responsible for collecting billing information from users and
forwarding it to the financial office in a timely manner. The
Instrumentation Specialist may be called upon to assist with other
technologies as needed. This position is not responsible for managing a
department or unit.
Requisition Number 34538
Title Instrumentation Specialist
School / Unit Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department Bauer Center for Genomics Research
Location Cambridge
Full-Time
Salary Grade 057
Date Posted 07/15/2008
Basic Qualifications
BSc in molecular biology or related field and at least 3 years
laboratory experience are required. Prior experience operating flow
cytometry is required.
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Additional Qualifications
Prior experience with DNA sequencing instruments is strongly preferred.
Good communication skills and willingness to learn new technologies are
essential.
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Additional Information
All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
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Required Screening
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background
screening.
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Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=33232
Title: Instrumentation Specialist
School/Unit: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department: Bauer Center for Genomics Research
Location: Cambridge
Full Or Part Time Full-Time
Salary Grade 057
Date Posted 03/26/2007
Duties And Responsibilities:
We are seeking an instrument specialist to help operate the flow cytometry and sequencing core
facilites in the FAS Center for Systems Biology at Harvard University. Principal responsibilities will include optimizing the utilization of the equipment, training researchers on instrument operation, performing sorts for users, conducting instrument calibration and maintenance, assist with experimental design, and troubleshooting instrument problems. Other duties may include training users on other center instruments and techniques.
Required Education,Experience and Skills: A BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, or Engineering and at least three years laboratory experience is required. Prior experience with flow cytometry is strongly preferred and experience operating DNA sequencing instruments is also helpful. Good communication skills and willingness to learn new technologies are essential.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Brian Tilton
Bauer Center for Genomics Research
Harvard University
7 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 03128
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Manager, Flow Cytometry Facility
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario
Description of the Position:
We require a manager for a major flow cytometry core facility that serves approximately 50 basic and clinical science research labs from the downtown Toronto Biomedical Research community.
Reporting to a Senior Scientist in the Research Institute, you will oversee the financial management and technical operations of this core facility, which provides cell sorting and analytical cytometry to researchers on a fee-for-service basis. This facility currently houses 4 state of the art cell sorters (1 MoFlo, 2 Arias, and 1 Influx), and 5 analytical cytometers, with plans to acquire several new instruments in the next year. The day-to-day maintenance and operation of these instruments is carried out by 4 trained full-time operators, who also train graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and research technologists to operate the analytical instruments and to analyze their data off-line using custom software packages
The manager will oversee financial management of the Core Facility, including billing users for services rendered, managing supplies inventory and preparing yearly operating reports and revenue projections. You will also coordinate installation and training for newly purchased instruments, develop specialized applications and SOPs for quality control and biohazard containment, implement procedures for tracking instrument performance, quality control and standardization, and oversee/implement online scheduling and data storage systems. Finally, you will develop workshops and other forums for Client education and also supervise the 4 FTE operators.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have significant theoretical and practical flow cytometry experience. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 year’s experience designing and executing flow cytometry experiments using analog analytical cytometers (such as the FACSCALIBUR) or preferably newer digital analytical flow cytometers (LSRII) and flow cytometric software (such as CellQuest, Diva and FlowJo. Ideal candidates will also have at least 1 year’s experience operating older analog (such as the MoFlo) or newer digital cell sorters (such as the Diva or Aria).
Your educational background includes a PhD degree with at least 2 years post-PhD research experience, or an equivalent combination of specialized experience and certification in flow cytometry instrumentation and research applications. You have excellent organizational, communication, computer and problem solving skills as well as highly developed interpersonal skills gained from previous experience working in a research environment. Your flow cytometry experience and expertise should be reflected in co-authorships on peer-reviewed publications.
Additional Comments:
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, 35 hours per week; Salary will commensurate with experience.
Deadline: until filled
Visit our website at http://www.sickkids.ca/fcf/
In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids would be conditional upon you providing the Hospital with satisfactory documentation of tuberculosis testing and your immunization status.
Application:
Please e-mail your resume quoting file number DSCB0701-CL in the subject line to hr.recruiter@sickkids.ca
Company: Shire Human Genetic Therapies
Title: Development Spcialist II
Req #: 07-0514
This position is within Shire's cell line development group. Its key role is to participate in the establishment and implementation of a fluorescence based cell line development and cell line characterization platform including fluorescence microscopy, FACS analysis and cell sorting. In addition, the successful candidate will be involved in every aspects of clinical and commercial manufacturing cell line development. The incumbent will use laboratory techniques including transfection, drug selection, cell cloning, cell counting, cryopreservation, and metabolite analysis as well as immunostaining, sample preparation for FACS analysis. One of the main responsibilities will be the maintenance and operation of a FACS instrument.
Education & Experience Requirements
BS/MS in a biological field, with 2-6 years (BS) or 1-2 years (MS) of hands-on experience with cell culture and FACS analysis and/or cell sorting.
To learn about employment opportunities, visit us at www.shire.jobs
Please apply on line at https://v2.projectix.com/shire/jobboard/SearchJobs.aspx?__VT=ExtCan?
Shire is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer.
We thrive by investing in a truly diverse workforce.
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Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence since 1982. Wholly independent in its governance, finances and research programs, Whitehead shares a teaching affiliation with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), offering the intellectual, collegial and scientific benefits of a leading research university. Whitehead’s Faculty Members and Fellows run pioneering programs in cancer research, immunology, developmental biology, stem cell research, regenerative medicine, genetics and genomics—programs with a record of success.
Director David C. Page likens the Institute to an artists’ colony. “What we do here at Whitehead is attract the best possible intellectual capital and empower maximally creative—really wildly creative—individuals to realize their dreams within these walls”.
Whitehead offers a generous comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental plans, retirement program, paid time off, reimbursement accounts (FSAs), short and long term disability and much more.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Will perform day-to-day maintenance and operation of the Institute’s new flow cytometry equipment and manage facility. Principal responsibilities will include optimizing the utilization of the equipment, training researchers on instrument operation, performing sorts for users, conducting instrument calibration and maintenance, assist with experimental design, and troubleshooting instrument problems.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
Operate and maintain new flow cytometry core center equipped with two BD FACSCalibur analyzers, a 5 laser BD LSR II and a 5 laser BD FACSAria high-speed cell sorter.
Conduct instrument calibration and maintenance
Trouble shoot all equipment issues, ensuring they are performing at optimal level.
Manage new core cytometry facility
Orient and train new users of the equipment
Interact with investigators to apply flow cytometry to help solve their biomedical research and assist with experimental design
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors or advanced degree in biological sciences.
Prior experience in the operation of high speed cell sorters.
Working knowledge of how to apply flow cytometry to biomedical research problems
Must be flexible and demonstrate good skills in instruction and training.
Ability to interact closely with investigators.
Ability to work flexible hours
Must be able to work well independently and with all levels of Institute staff.
Interested candidates should send resume to:
Dilly Wilson
The Whitehead Institute
Employment and Employee Relations Specialist
5 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Tel: 617-258-6725
State/Province: Massachusetts
Job Title: SALES CONSULTANT- Requisition # 24550
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of biomedical testing instrument
systems, tests and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes.
Spanning the biomedical testing continuum- from pioneering medical research and clinical trials to laboratory diagnostics and point-of-care testing- Beckman
Coulter's 200,000 installed systems provide essential biomedical information to
enhance health care around the world.
Beckman Coulter is in the business of "Innovating Processes for Biomedical
analysis." In addition to meeting customer needs with high quality,
state-of-the-art instrument systems, the company develops collaborative
relationships to help customers to identify ways to maximize the efficiency of
those systems in their processes. This is referred to as The Power of Process.
Why not consider becoming a part of a company that makes a difference in saving and improving the quality of lives around the world
Your responsibilities will include: increasing revenue in existing and
competitive accounts of Flow Cytometry products; prospecting for new accounts
with new sales opportunities and managing the installed base of customers.
Bachelors’ degree preferred. Industry experience and previous Capital Equipment sales experience a plus.
If you believe your education and experience are in line with the position
description and qualifications referred to above, and are motivated, energetic,
and looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please submit your resume online
at the URL below or at www.beckmancoulter.com.
Contact:
Kristin Hansen
Staffing Consultant
610-971-8936
Kristin.Hansen@kenexa.com
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Position Title: Research Assistant II – Flow Cytometry Core
Department: Research Operations
Reports to: Director, Flow Cytometry Core Facility
Grade: 05 Job Code: A1525 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date Prepared:
Expectations for All Employees:
Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community and accountability and ownership.
Age Specific Care Requirements:
This position should not have any direct contact with patients.
Position Summary: Incumbent will maintain and operate (1) Mo-Flo and (2) FACSAria fluorescent activated cell analyzer and cell sorter instruments and (3) FACScan, (4) FC500, and (5) LSR II multi-user flow cytometers used for research studies by multiple investigators at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; will collaborate with research investigators in the design and analysis of experiments requiring this technology; will instruct researchers on the operation of the FACScan, FC500, and LSR II for their individual applications; and will instruct researchers on the use of Flow Cytometry data analysis software.
Responsible for maintenance and operation of Mo-Flo and FACSAria fluorescent activated cell analyzer and cell sorter instruments. Be able to troubleshoot the instruments and make minor repairs and adjustments. (Major repairs will be handled by a field service technician).
Responsible for maintenance of a FACScan, FC500, and LSR II multi-user flow cytometers. Be able to troubleshoot the instruments and make minor repairs and adjustments. (Major repairs will be handled by a field service technician).
Instruct researchers on the operation of the FACScan, FC500, and LSR II multi-scan flow cytometers for their individual applications.
Collaborate with Principal Investigators and their researchers in the design of methods and experimental procedures utilizing the instrument.
Working independently, with minimal supervision, will perform complex and sophisticated experimental procedures on blood cells and other cell lines that will include: analyses of cell surface and intracellular antigen expression; cell sorting; assays of intracellular cation fluxes; and cell function studies and DNA, RNA analysis.
Perform literature searches regarding use of the instrument and learn appropriate methodologies. Will attend one national course, annually, to learn new techniques.
Will utilize appropriate statistical and mathematical software for analysis and presentation of experimental data. Will be sufficiently familiar with computer hardware to troubleshoot problems and obtain appropriate help when necessary.
Oversee and coordinate the daily operation of the instruments.
Maintain utilization and administrative records of the instruments.
Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirement:
1.
Bachelor’s degree in biological/physical sciences with experience in a scientific research lab preferred.
2.
Sufficient knowledge of cell biology, and the mathematics, statistics, computer hardware and software involved to operate the system, analyze the data and apply and design experimental methods for research studies.
3.
Verbal and writing skills appropriate for the administrative and communication tasks involved.
4.
Adaptability and flexibility in dealing with people.
5.
Ability to work independently and unsupervised in areas of expertise.
6.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in areas of competence.
Working Conditions
Well lit, well ventilated, well equipped Core Laboratory in the Schlosberg-Landay building, share with other research and research equipment. No radiation hazards or exposure to pathogenic chemicals. Will handle human blood and other cell lines.
The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demand and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include: visitors, patients, employees, or others).
John Tiggesjtigges@caregroup.harvard.edu
Core Facility ManagerFlow CytometryBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterHarvard Stem Cell Initiative330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215(617) 667-4901
(617) 975-5536
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Position: FLOW CYTOMETRIST
Site:
Department: FLOW CYTOMETRY FACILITY
Reports to: SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
Status: PERMANENT FULL-TIME
This position entails providing a high level of technical service and
training within a flow cytometry research core facility. This core
facility serves approximately 50 research labs in all disciplines of health
science research in the downtown
Responsibilities:
To maintain and operate several analytical flow cytometers (including
2-laser,5-colour Beckman Coulter FC500, 4-colour BD FACSCALIBUR) for Core Facility. To train graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and research technologists to operate the analytical instruments and to analyze their data off-line using Flow-Jo and other custom software packages. To operate FACS Aria cell sorters, which simultaneously use 3-lasers to excite up to 15 different fluorochromes. Responsibilities include daily laser alignments, instrument calibration, fluidics and electronics checks and cross-beam fluorescence compensation.
Perform 2-way or 4-way high-speed sorting of a variety of cell populations (sterile and non-sterile) for clients To accurately record clientś use of flow cytometry equipment and services
for invoicing purposes Maintain user database.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum three (3) yearś experience with a variety of low cytometry
applications (2-8 colour immunofluorescence and multi-parameter
fluorescence compensation, cell cycle analysis, cell sorting)
Experience operating cell sorters (such as FACSAria)
Bachelors degree with minimum three(3) years specialized experience, or equivalent combination of specialized experience and certification in flow cytometry instrumentation and research applications, or Masteŕs degree with at least two (2) years related experience Excellent familiarity with basic principles and practice of flow cytometry
instrumentation and applications. Basic standardization, quality control and operating procedures for FC500, FACSCALIBUR and also newer digital analytical flow cytometers (LSRII) Basic standardization, quality control and operating procedures for or BD FACSAria cell sorters, including completion of training courses offered by the instrument manufacturers. Familiarity with basic statistics and flow cytometric software (such as CellQuest, Diva and FlowJo)
To apply please visit
http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/uhncareers/JobDescription.asp?SiteID=10031&JobNumber=556826
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal
opportunity employer. Improving the patient's experience through patient centred care! For additional information on patient centred care please go to: www.pickerinstitute.org
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