Gladstone Institutes
Flow Cytometry Research Technologist I
Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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REQ-3432## **Category:**Science## **Lab/Area:**Flow Cytometry Core## ## **Description:****Research Technologist I****Who we are:**The Gladstone Institutes is a leading independent, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to improving human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and education. Our work spans neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with a strong emphasis on understanding and treating disease. With approximately 600 team members, including world-renowned scientists and biomedical leaders, Gladstone fosters a collaborative and innovative environment. Located at the Mission Bay Campus in a state-of-the-art facility, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the resources to empower individuals to maximize their potential and make a meaningful impact on global health.**About the role:**The Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core is a state-of-the-art shared research facility supporting investigators from Gladstone Institutes, UCSF, and the broader Bay Area biotechnology community. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge instrumentation, expert technical support, and comprehensive training in all aspects of flow cytometry and cell sorting to empower high-quality, reproducible scientific research.**What you will do:**We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Research Technologist I** to join our Flow Cytometry Core. The successful candidate will play a key role in the daily operations of the facility, ensuring optimal instrument performance, supporting researchers with sample acquisition and cell sorting, assisting with data analysis, and maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced flow cytometry technologies while contributing to a collaborative and dynamic research community.* Perform daily startup, calibration, and quality control on flow cytometers and cell sorters.* Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting to ensure instrument reliability and performance.* Maintain detailed logs of instrument status, performance metrics, and service records.* Assist researchers with experimental setup, including panel design, sample preparation guidance, and instrument configuration.* Perform sample acquisition and/or sorting for core users in compliance with biosafety regulations.* Provide support for data analysis using FlowJo, FCS Express, or similar software tools.* Train new users on instrument operation, data acquisition, and best practices for sample preparation and analysis.* Provide ongoing technical support to researchers to optimize their experimental workflows.* Manage data storage, backup, and organization of flow cytometry files in accordance with institutional policies.* Maintain lab supplies, ensure proper inventory control, and order consumables as needed.* Adhere to all institutional biosafety and environmental health regulations.* Stay current with advancements in flow cytometry technology and applications.* Participate in process improvements, implementation of new protocols, and evaluation of new instruments or software**What you will need:*** Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Biological Sciences or a related field preferred.* 1+ years of hands-on experience with flow cytometry instrumentation preferred (academic, biotech, or core facility setting).* Experience with cell sorting, data analysis, and troubleshooting instrument performance is desirable.* Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse research teams.* Proficiency with basic laboratory techniques and data analysis software.* Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment.* Ability to safely handle potentially biohazardous samples and perform light lifting as required.**Why Join Us:*** Opportunity to work with advanced flow cytometry technologies and cutting-edge research projects.* Collaborative and supportive scientific environment within a world-class research institute.* Professional development and training opportunities in core facility operations and cytometry applications.**Salary Range:**$27-$31/hr.**Gladstone Perks & Benefits*** *People*–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.* *A meaningful place to grow and learn*–whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.* *Healthy work/life balance*–you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.* *Compensation*–competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.* *Excellent benefits*–generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
San Franciscotime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id:
REQ-3432## **Category:**Science## **Lab/Area:**Flow Cytometry Core## ## **Description:****Research Technologist I****Who we are:**The Gladstone Institutes is a leading independent, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to improving human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and education. Our work spans neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology, with a strong emphasis on understanding and treating disease. With approximately 600 team members, including world-renowned scientists and biomedical leaders, Gladstone fosters a collaborative and innovative environment. Located at the Mission Bay Campus in a state-of-the-art facility, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the resources to empower individuals to maximize their potential and make a meaningful impact on global health.**About the role:**The Gladstone Flow Cytometry Core is a state-of-the-art shared research facility supporting investigators from Gladstone Institutes, UCSF, and the broader Bay Area biotechnology community. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge instrumentation, expert technical support, and comprehensive training in all aspects of flow cytometry and cell sorting to empower high-quality, reproducible scientific research.**What you will do:**We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Research Technologist I** to join our Flow Cytometry Core. The successful candidate will play a key role in the daily operations of the facility, ensuring optimal instrument performance, supporting researchers with sample acquisition and cell sorting, assisting with data analysis, and maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced flow cytometry technologies while contributing to a collaborative and dynamic research community.* Perform daily startup, calibration, and quality control on flow cytometers and cell sorters.* Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting to ensure instrument reliability and performance.* Maintain detailed logs of instrument status, performance metrics, and service records.* Assist researchers with experimental setup, including panel design, sample preparation guidance, and instrument configuration.* Perform sample acquisition and/or sorting for core users in compliance with biosafety regulations.* Provide support for data analysis using FlowJo, FCS Express, or similar software tools.* Train new users on instrument operation, data acquisition, and best practices for sample preparation and analysis.* Provide ongoing technical support to researchers to optimize their experimental workflows.* Manage data storage, backup, and organization of flow cytometry files in accordance with institutional policies.* Maintain lab supplies, ensure proper inventory control, and order consumables as needed.* Adhere to all institutional biosafety and environmental health regulations.* Stay current with advancements in flow cytometry technology and applications.* Participate in process improvements, implementation of new protocols, and evaluation of new instruments or software**What you will need:*** Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Biological Sciences or a related field preferred.* 1+ years of hands-on experience with flow cytometry instrumentation preferred (academic, biotech, or core facility setting).* Experience with cell sorting, data analysis, and troubleshooting instrument performance is desirable.* Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse research teams.* Proficiency with basic laboratory techniques and data analysis software.* Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment.* Ability to safely handle potentially biohazardous samples and perform light lifting as required.**Why Join Us:*** Opportunity to work with advanced flow cytometry technologies and cutting-edge research projects.* Collaborative and supportive scientific environment within a world-class research institute.* Professional development and training opportunities in core facility operations and cytometry applications.**Salary Range:**$27-$31/hr.**Gladstone Perks & Benefits*** *People*–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.* *A meaningful place to grow and learn*–whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.* *Healthy work/life balance*–you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.* *Compensation*–competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.* *Excellent benefits*–generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr