New York Blood Center · 4 hours ago
Research Technician
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has been serving the tri-state area for over 60 years, providing lifesaving blood products to hospitals and healthcare partners. The Research Technician position supports the research community by utilizing analytical flow cytometry and fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), while ensuring proper functionality of laboratory instruments and assisting users.
Health CareMedicalTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Performing daily instrumentation quality control and weekly and monthly cleaning protocols on analytical flow cytometers and Advia2120i hematology system
Training and assisting users on Cellaca PLX cell counter
Monitoring and troubleshooting instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
Maintaining and operating BD FACSAria Fusion and BD FACS Symphony S6 cell sorters
Communicate instrument issues to the vendors and help coordinating service calls
Provide assistance and guidance to users
Maintaining and ensuring accurate and legible records
Ability to adhere to lab’s practices and procedures
Performing general lab organization, including lab supply inventories and orders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field, or higher
Minimum 1-year experience in a research or clinical lab. Experience handling primary samples, tissue culture and using microscopes is required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Preferred
Minimum 1-year of practical experience with BD Bioscience analytical flow cytometers
Knowledge of BD Diva, FlowJo and FCS Express 7 software
Company
New York Blood Center
New York Blood Center is a blood collection and distribution organization.
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