Flow Cytometry Facility Manager

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Core Facilities
Salary range $80,635 to $112,111
Posted date August 26, 2024
Closing date Will remain open until filled.
Position Type Full Time

DESCRIPTION

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the Faculty Service Officer Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits with an annual salary range of $80,635 to $112,111.
Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is in-person.

2. EDUCATION AND TRAINING (20%)

• Designs modules and teaches the theoretical basis of flow cytometry for credit undergraduate/graduate courses in the FoMD.
• Designs and provides training for users at all levels including basic training and advanced workshops and/or summer courses for multiparametric analysis and emerging technologies.
• May give guest lectures and seminars to departments, institutes, and other research groups.
• Arrange timely and appropriate seminars from vendors and others to further educate user base.
• Writes letters of reference, on request, as appropriate, for students.

1. Research Facilitation (30%)

• Assists advanced users with multi-parameter and multiplex flow cytometry techniques.
• Provides consultation for individual users with experimental design and suggests appropriate instrument choice.
• Maintains expertise in emerging technologies.
• Identifies emerging technologies through ongoing literature searches.
• Attends national/international flow cytometry conferences to interact with other experts and to promote facility.
• Stays abreast of software analysis tools.
• Collaborates with researchers (students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty) to develop novel assays and extend research capabilities.
• Interfaces with researchers to build awareness of technical advances and possibilities.
• Provides expertise and support as co-applicant on research grant applications requiring technical innovation.
• Works in collaboration with other core facility managers to facilitate integration and complementation of research capabilities, especially for emerging high throughput capabilities.

1. Supervision of Technical Staff (10%)

• Ensures technical staff maintain instruments in good working order, including performing instrument calibration and arranging for instrument repairs.
• Assign facility duties as required (for example, user requests for cell sorting).
• Encourages professional development and training of technical staff.
• Performs annual review of technical staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in life sciences
• Demonstratable expertise in advanced flow cytometry and cell sorting
• In-depth knowledge of flow cytometry theory and practical applications of flow cytometry are required
• General knowledge of cell and molecular biology
• Good management skills
• Superior communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Experience in teaching
• Ability to write grant applications
  Interested candidates are invited to submit the following in one PDF document: a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications and experience as it relates to the role and responsibilities as well as the qualifications defined above.
  The posting will remain open until filled. The Hiring Committee will begin reviewing applications on September 26, 2024.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply