Cytometry Facility Lead Scientist

A Lead Cytometry expert post is available for a highly motivated Flow Cytometrist to deliver cytometry services, promote and develop the Iain Fraser Cytometry Centre (IFCC).

This post is for a highly motivated Flow Cytometry expert to deliver cytometry services, promote and develop the Iain Fraser Cytometry Centre (IFCC).

The IFCC is sited within our Institute of Medical Sciences, home to around 350 researchers and support staff (www.abdn.ac.uk/ims/facilities/cytometry/index.php)

The IFCC hosts a number of cutting-edge cytometry technologies include Imaging Flow Cytometry (Amnis ImageStream), benchtop cell sorter (Beckman Coulter Cytoflex SRT), multiplexing systems (Bio-Rad BioPlex), multicolour analysis (BD Fortessa and ThermoFisher Attune.

The Facility currently serves more than 40 research groups across the University and is available for use by local Research Institutes and Biotechnology Companies.

Major research themes and projects using the Facility include translational and regenerative medicine, biological sciences including environmental and marine research, biomarker discovery, stem cells, cell signalling, gene expression, immunology and infection, microbiology, bone and musculoskeletal research.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale, £45,585 - £54,395 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Mrs Lynne Lumsden, Technical Resources Manager: (l.lumsden@abdn.ac.uk).

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: IMS297T

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1^st November 2024

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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