Job Title Flow Cytometry Specialist Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Ibt Center For Translational Cancer Research Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we want The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Flow Cytometry Specialist to serve as a member of the IBT-Center for Translational Cancer Research team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. The Flow Cytometry Specialist performs professional technical, administrative, and managerial research work; performs independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning; and operates and maintains research equipment, trains and supervises graduate students and other lab/field personnel in using core facility equipment What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Required Education and Experience + Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field such as Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics or Biomedical Engineering + Four years of experience in flow cytometry and cell sorting techniques Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment + Impeccable record keeping skills, attention to detail, and compatible with regulatory requirements + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Preferred Qualifications + Master’s degree in related field with 4 years of flow cytometry research experience including significant experience working in an academic or clinical research flow cytometry core facility as a flow core operator, or appropriate + Doctorate degree + Experience with aseptic cell culture techniques + Experience in research project management Responsibilities + Flow Cytometry Core Facility Operation: Assist all flow cytometry core facility users with their experimental flow analysis and cell sorting needs. Conduct daily and weekly maintenance and set-up of the FACSFusion cell sorter and the LSRII flow cytometer as needed. Follow specific flow core SOPs for running both instruments and have experience with basic trouble-shooting procedures. Have solid experience with FlowJo and iLab software for billing customers. Monitor and manage ordering of flow core facility reagents and supplies. Have aseptic tissue culture experience and basic experience with standard flow cytometry assays for conducting flow cytometry research assays as necessary. Responsible for biosafety compliance of flow core facility laboratories. + Data Collection and Management: Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, compiling data and technical evaluation of research experiments and results. Maintain financial accounts related to flow core facility users. Prepares data for charts, figures, and manuscripts for papers, meetings, and for publication in journals. Prepare slides for presentations at scientific conferences and meetings. Document and interpret results to the principal investigator. Makes and records observations and measurements. Maintain a record of laboratory processes and findings in a detailed laboratory notebook. + Meetings and Collaboration: Participate in weekly lab meetings related to the flow cytometry core facility, and within the center as needed. Assist in the training and supervision of graduate students and other research lab personnel on the LSRII flow cytometer. Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team. + Lab Resources Maintenance: Establish, install, maintain, operate and/or repair research equipment and stocks. Assist with ordering general lab supplies and equipment. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well , (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.