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Research Technician - Flow Cytometry

We are currently looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Research Technician – Flow Cytometry to work in the Moody Foundation Flow Cytometry Core facility under the direction of Dr. Sean Morrison at the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute (CRI), UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. The Morrison lab’s goal is to better understand the mechanisms that regulate stem cell function and how cancer cells hijack these mechanisms to enable tumor formation. A better understanding of these mechanisms offers the potential for new regenerative medicine and cancer therapies. For more information about the Morrison lab, please visit https://cri.utsw.edu/scientists/sean-morrison-laboratory/

The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive professional who will support the lab’s research in a specialized capacity with all aspects of flow cytometry, specimen analysis, core facility utilization scheduling, and training. This would be an excellent role for a scientifically-minded professional with good laboratory experience who is willing to be trained on various flow cytometry techniques, enjoys helping others build their technical skills, and is looking for a long-term stable position with a top-notch academic research facility.

Essential Duties:
  • Establish, maintain, and lead complex operations and analyses of specimens in a research environment.
  • Operate flow cytometers, including sorters and analyzers, maintain equipment, and establish quality control procedures.
  • Work closely with research scientists and assist in the training of new users.
  • Schedule, record, and track utilization for the facility.

Qualifications:
Education
  • A bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related discipline is required.

Experience
  • Previous flow cytometry experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience with training others on techniques, creating quality control procedures, and equipment maintenance is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong initiative, self-motivation, and capacity for creative problem solving.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, customer service skills, and time management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.
  • Proficient computer skills (PC and/or Mac, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
  • Ability to train others on flow cytometry techniques and equipment usage.
  • Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to interact positively with all levels of staff.
  • Ability to work efficiently and be adaptable to changing priorities.