Flow Cytometry Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: MRC Toxicology Unit, Central Cambridge

We are looking to appoint a Flow Cytometry Facility Research Technician to join the Flow Cytometry Core Facility at the MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge.  

The Flow Facility provides state-of-the-art equipment, software, training and expertise in flow cytometry analysis and Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS).

As the Flow Cytometry Facility Research Technician you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Flow Cytometry facility.  This includes setting up and running cell sorting experiments and conducting routine inspection and maintenance of instruments; ensuring lab stocks are maintained and monitoring expenditure budgets. You will train new users in the use of instruments, provide technical advice on the design of experiments/specification of equipment and assist with the analysis and interpretation of results.  

You will need to have a degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline with practical experience in the operation of Flow Cytometers (analysers and cell sorter) with a good knowledge of its scientific principles. Familiarity with FACS Diva software is desirable.

Good IT skills and the ability to work with a high degree of precision is essential.  Importantly you will need to have excellent communication skills and an empathy with the life sciences work of the Unit.  A willingness to work flexibly when necessary is required together with the desire for continued professional development.

The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit is an internationally renowned institution focussed on the delivery of field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease and is based in the newly refurbished Gleeson building, central Cambridge. 

Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact hradmin@mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk 

Further information can be found on our website: https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrc-tox.cam.ac.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chejobs%40jobs.ac.uk%7C3a9bf0a962f34cbc562108dd143ce36c%7C09bacfbd47ef446592653546f2eaf6bc%7C0%7C0%7C638688973927548439%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yTxdZ8KqcQQ0PbYvJUQEmqOd622%2BEHhHESFSvRvNQoY%3D&reserved=0 

Please quote reference PU44273 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

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

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