A Research Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for research for medical and other scientific purposes. Works under the supervision of a laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on flow cytometry experience, with strong preference for experience supporting cell sorting, cytometer startup/shutdown, instrument monitoring, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting. This person should be comfortable working in a shared-resource or service-based lab environment where they are supporting scientists directly, resolving instrument issues, and helping users complete experiments successfully.
Job Details:
Responsible for operating and maintaining flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters, including instrument setup, quality control, monitoring runs, and routine maintenance. Designs and optimizes multiparameter panels for conventional and full-spectrum cytometry. Provides user training and support in a high-throughput shared lab environment while ensuring compliance with BSL-2+ safety standards. Key Responsibilities The worker will support flow cytometry operations, including: Cell sorting support Starting up and shutting down cytometers Monitoring cell sorts during operation Instrument cleaning and routine maintenance Monthly maintenance involving fluidics/PBS/saline systems Supporting analyzer-only cytometers Troubleshooting clogs or instrument issues Helping users complete experiments successfully Proactively checking in with scientists and lab users The role includes manual/physical work, including handling cytometer waste up to approximately 25 pounds. Required /
Strongly Preferred Skills:
Flow cytometry experience Cell sorting experience Experience with analyzers and sorters Familiarity with conventional and spectral cytometry Basic troubleshooting of cytometer issues Comfort supporting users in a shared-resource or service-based lab Strong communication skills Ability to work with scientists under time-sensitive situations Proactive, service-oriented mindset
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $40.00 - 42.00 per hour . Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance], [dental insurance], [vision insurance], [401(k) retirement plan], [life insurance], [long-term disability insurance], [short-term disability insurance], [paid parking/public transportation], [Paid time off], [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time], [Days/hours of paid vacation time], [Weeks of paid parental leave], [Paid holidays annually], [any additional benefits applicable].
