Flow Cytometry Specialist II
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Title:
Flow Cytometry Specialist II
Job Type:
Regular
Company:
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division
Department:
Flow & Immune Analysis Shared Resource
Time Type:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40
FTE:
1
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:
Performs the duties required of the Flow Cytometry Specialist. Functions independently in order to manage all aspects of research related projects. Communicates with the users of the facility regarding their specific research project needs, troubleshoots technical aspects related to equipment or experimental design associated with the research projects, performs routine maintenance of equipment and associated supplies, provides accurate quotes for services provided.

Interprets the data sufficiently to detect if there are anomalies that should be reported to the supervising flow cytometry specialist or the directors.

Assists users of the facility in experimental design, instrument set up, data acquisition and analysis.

Performs established quality control routines and required maintenance procedures on the cytometry equipment.

Performs data analysis and reporting on cytometry data sets using established analysis templates using the relevant analysis software packages in coordination with the Supervising Flow Cytometry Specialist.

Shares the responsibility of executing routine type of experimental procedures with the Flow Cytometry Specialist I, including sample processing and data acquisition of clinical research samples received in the lab as part of clinical research trials; maintains reagent supplies, titers reagents, performs panel validation assays; shares user room duty (being available for questions and troubleshooting the flow cytometry equipment during business hours); shares routine instrument setup and maintenance responsibilities; contacts vendors when necessary to obtain quotes or to seek help with instrument or reagents issues.

The salary range is $30.17 to $38.10 hourly which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience

1. Master's degree in biological science or a related discipline and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time flow or imaging flow cytometry experience; or
2. Bachelor's degree in biological science or a related discipline and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time flow or imaging flow cytometry experience.

NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

• Experience with operating cell sorting platforms
• Experience with operating imaging flow cytometry platforms
• Experience with operating full spectrum flow cytometry platforms
• Experience with functional immune assays such as ELISPOT, Luminex
• Experience with panel design for conventional and full spectrum flow cytometry
• Experience with quality control procedures for conventional full spectrum and imaging flow cytometry platforms

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

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Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Grant Funding

This is a grant-funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.

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