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Purdue University is hiring a Research Associate. The role involves implementing quality control protocols and maintaining core instrumentation such as flow cytometers and cell sorters. The specialist will also assist and train novice users, help with sample preparation, and manage supplies and biohazardous waste disposal.

Highlights

Manage quality control, operation, and repair of flow cytometry instruments and cell sorters
Train and assist users on instrumentation and sample analysis
Prepare solutions and maintain/restock core facility supplies
Handle autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous waste
Required Master's Degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
Minimum two years of hands-on flow cytometry experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Knowledge of cytometry experimental design, statistical data interpretation, and eukaryotic cell culture
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills for working in diverse scientific teams
Preferred experience with CytekAurora spectral unmixing, BD FACS Aria sorting, and core facility work
Helpful certifications include ISAC cytometry and biosafety training

Research Associate - Life and Physical Sciences Full Description

What We Want You To Know:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Immediately
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will implement protocols for quality control, operation, and repair of core instrumentation including flow cytometers and cell sorters. They will assist and train novice users in the use of instrumentation including flow cytometers and cell sorters. They will assist and train novice users in the use of flow cytometry analyzers and help with sample preparation and analysis as needed. They will prepare solutions and be responsible for maintaining and restocking all core areas and for autoclaving and disposing of all biohazardous waste.

What We're Looking For:

Master's Degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related scientific discipline
Two or more years of hands-on experience working with flow cytometry instruments
Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of reqired education and related work experience
Experience with cell biology and cell culture of eukaryotic cells
Knowledge of basic methods used in cytometry for experimental design and statistical methods for flow data interpretation
Ability to work independently in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills with the abiity to plan and prioritize project workload
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from varied backgrounds to enable projects in a broad spectrum of the life sciences
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

What Is Helpful:

Experience with CytekAurora spectral unmixing and BD FACS Aria sorting
Prior work in a core facility
ISAC cytometry certification and biosafety training certification
Familiarity with applied statistics for cytometry (ie QC metrics, effect sizes and confidence intervals, multiple-testing correction)
Familiarity with high-parameter panel design and exposure to high-dimensional analysis (ie FlowJo plugins, Cytobank/Omiq)

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

0-1 year of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

Original Job Description

What We Want You To Know:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Immediately
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

Job Summary

What We're Looking For:

Master's Degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related scientific discipline
Two or more years of hands-on experience working with flow cytometry instruments
Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of reqired education and related work experience
Experience with cell biology and cell culture of eukaryotic cells
Knowledge of basic methods used in cytometry for experimental design and statistical methods for flow data interpretation
Ability to work independently in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills with the abiity to plan and prioritize project workload
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from varied backgrounds to enable projects in a broad spectrum of the life sciences
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

What Is Helpful:

Experience with CytekAurora spectral unmixing and BD FACS Aria sorting
Prior work in a core facility
ISAC cytometry certification and biosafety training certification
Familiarity with applied statistics for cytometry (ie QC metrics, effect sizes and confidence intervals, multiple-testing correction)
Familiarity with high-parameter panel design and exposure to high-dimensional analysis (ie FlowJo plugins, Cytobank/Omiq)

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

0-1 year of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

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