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Flow Cytometry Core Facility Manager

Posted by , on 23 August 2012

Closing Date: 15 March 2021

The Wellcome Trust-Medical Research Council Stem Cell Institute provides outstanding scientists with the opportunity to undertake ground-breaking research into the fundamental properties of mammalian stem cells.

The Institute offers a comprehensive flow cytometry service to its members. The facility comprises MoFlo and FACSAria l cell sorters, Cyan and LSR-Fortessa analysers, and associated flow cytometry equipment.

The role will encompass:

Heading a team of two people providing high quality cell sorting and analysis services for various research projects.
Future proofing the flow facility in the Stem Cell Institute, and manage the operation, upkeep and development of equipment.
Recruitment, training and line management of second member core facility staff.
Provide training, advice and guidance to researchers in the theory and practice of flow cytometry.

The ideal candidate will have all of the following:

A proven ability to design flow experiments and to analyse and interpret data.
Be computer literate and technically innovative.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in this service-focused environment
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Extensive expertise in multiparameter flow cytometry.
Experience in a multi-user flow cytometry service will be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to work well within an academic research setting.

This appointment is subject to a health assessment.

Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. CLOSING DATE: 21st September 2012 at 12.00pm INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 8th October 2012

If you have not been invited for interview by the 1st October 2012, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Applications must be made via our online applications site on:

http://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/careers-study/vacancies/

We do not accept applications by post or email except in exceptional circumstances.

Please note that you cannot amend your application once you have submitted it, so please ensure that you upload all the correct documents the first time.

Application Forms:

All applications MUST include the following:

-Cover letter
-CV
-The relevant CHRIS form (Parts 1 & 2 ONLY).

If you do not wish to submit the Equal Opportunities data, please upload a blank form to the applications site.

Contact:

If you have any questions, please email cscrjobs@cscr.cam.ac.uk

This appointment is subject to a health assessment.

Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Quote reference: PS00519

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