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University of Utah Lab Specialist in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Performs advanced laboratory techniques and procedures in a research laboratory.The University of Utah is recruiting a Flow Cytometry Technician to assist in the daily operation of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility. The Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides cell-sorting and analysis services to both internal and external investigators. The Flow Cytometry technician supports facilty and staff and provides assistance in the overall workflow including calibration, operation, and maintenance of all sorters and analyzers. The Flow Cytometry Technician is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to new and existing facility users and will have the opportunity to work on several different instrumentation platforms. Current lab instrumentation includes: BD FacsAria cell sorters, Propel labs Avalon Cell sorter, Sony Cell Sorters, Cytek Spectral Aurora, Amnis Imagestream, BD Fortessa analkyzers, BD X20 analyzer BD Celesta analyzer, BD Canto analyzer, Cytek DXP.It should be noted that this position will offer professional development driven by the desires of the employee. The world of "Cytometry" is large, encompassing instrumentation advancements, and scientific disciplines ranging from cutting edge clinical research to very basic science. Furthering cytometry education in the pursuit of a SCYM (Specialist in Cytometry) certificate is a reasonable goal and provides a formal process ensuring competencies in the field.Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.Facility website: https://flowcytometry.cores.utah.edu/