Resource Technologist I

Job Description OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY/CHARACTERISTICS The Lemieux laboratory and the Broad Institute Flow Cytometry core are seeking a motivated and talented Resource Technologist I to work on flow cytometry, sell sorting, and single-cell RNA sequencing projects. The Resource Technologist will be responsible for developing and applying new methods in flow cytometry and high-dimensional measurement of immune cells. This individual works within a team of post-docs, research assistants, and resource technologists, each relying on the expertise, guidance, and precision-orientation of the others. The Technologist I recommends, implements, and maintains improvements in experiment design and assists in preparation and response to any regulatory inquiries. This team member also regularly performs equipment, reagent and supply validation for any new and improved methods within the laboratory. Although this is an entry level position, after a few months, this individual will set up experiments/procedures on different instrumentation from start to finish. Some experiments can take several days or longer. Tasks are complex, so this person must be capable of interacting well with a diverse group of individuals to establish experiment perimeters and variables. Then, he or she is charged with maintaining quality control throughout the duration of each experiment/procedure. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists to develop and implement high-dimensional assays for measuring immune cells. This includes flow cytometry, cell sorting, and single-cell RNA sequencing. Perform specimen collection/analysis, and/or experiments/assays from start to finish. Optimize and design assay conditions for new projects; read literature to determine the best way to perform assays. Validate assay performance characteristics, write protocols, create excel worksheets that can do calculations based on the number of samples and volume used. Interpret results and generate reports; review with the supervisor; troubleshoot, if necessary, discussing the measures with the supervisor. Maintain equipment and assist with quality control procedures in the laboratory on a daily basis. Proactively determine instrument failures and troubleshoot by engaging vendor assistance. Attend training sessions apropos to the resource laboratory technology/instrumentation used within the laboratory. Organize and maintain supplies for the facility. Perform additional duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires an undergraduate degree, preferably in science. Equivalent biotechnical training at an accredited institution is also acceptable. Minimum of 1-2 years hands-on experience in an analogous laboratory situation. WORKING CONDITIONS This regular hours of this position are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, but occasional nights and weekends may be required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EEO is The Law - click here for more information Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled Check out this video for a look into our community! The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people — “Broadies” — each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Broadies have a diverse collection of talents, expertise, and backgrounds, creating a rich collaborative environment for solving intractable scientific problems. We are always looking for new team members within Research, Computational Biology, Software Engineering, and Administration to help us tackle important problems at the cutting edge of science. Why Broad? It comes down to our culture. Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. If ours is a community you would want to be a part of, then please apply! * Return to view all job postings