Job Description Flow Cytometry Assistant or Specialist (BS-FC-RW) BI 7 or BI 6 (depending on experience)

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1 Job Description Flow Cytometry Assistant or Specialist (BS-FC-RW) Department Flow Cytometry Grade BI 7 or BI 6 (depending on experience) Salary range 25,795 to 27,090 per annum 30,751 to 34,166 per annum Length of appointment One year in first instance Location Babraham Institute Working Hours 37 Job Profile Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive individual to join our growing Flow Cytometry Core Facility here at the Babraham Institute as a Flow Cytometry Assistant/Flow Cytometry Specialist. The ideal candidate should have prior experience of flow cytometry and will be employed as a Flow Cytometry Assistant. The level at which the candidate is employed at will be decided at appointment by the interview panel and not what the candidate applied for. Flow Cytometry Assistant Key areas of Responsibility Providing an operator service for the labs cell sorters Equipment maintenance so that all machines are available and functioning including running QC procedures Housekeeping within the flow facility Training of users on analysers Be able to troubleshoot instruments Working with the flow cytometry community within the Research Campus including collaborating with research groups and companies

2 Flow Cytometry Specialist Key areas of Responsibility Providing an operator service for the labs cell sorters Equipment maintenance so that all machines are available and functioning including running QC procedures Housekeeping within the flow facility Training of users on analysers Be able to troubleshoot instruments Working with the flow cytometry community within the Research Campus including collaborating with research groups and companies. Provide technical knowledge to assist research staff with all aspects of a flow cytometry experiments, including planning of experiments and assistance in data analysis. To be able to troubleshoot experiments. Assessment of new and alternative technologies and development of new cytometric techniques April 2016

3 Person Specification Flow Cytometry Assistant Criteria Essential Highly Desirable Desirable Shortlisting (please indicate the specific criterion that can be shortlisted) () () () () Education & Qualifications BSc or higher in a biological science Relevant Experience Good troubleshooting skills Competency in both PC and MAC computing system Prior experience of working with Flow Cytometry Knowledge of DIVA and Flow Jo software Knowledge & Skills Able to comprehend and communicate in the English language to a level appropriate for the position Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Excellent organisational skills, with good time management Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Personal Attributes & Characteristics Ability to make independent decisions and solve routine problems Self-motivated and adaptable to change Willing to work flexibly at times Empathy with the life sciences work of the Institute

4 Additional Requirements Aptitude and willingness to gain more skills and knowledge in area of specialisation Reliable and meticulous with experiments Willingness and ability to learn and implement new techniques and operating new equipment Willing to travel abroad, if required April 2016

5 Person Specification Flow Cytometry Specialist Criteria Essential Highly Desirable Desirable Shortlisting (please indicate the specific criterion that can be shortlisted) () () () () Education & Qualifications BSc or higher in a biological science Relevant Experience Several years of experience within a laboratory, ideally using a wide range of cytometers In depth knowledge of cytometry technologies and the applications to which it can be put Ability to assist researchers to design experiments using cytometry Ability to analyse and interpret experimental data Knowledge & Skills Able to comprehend and communicate in the English language to a level appropriate for the position Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Excellent organisational skills, with good time management Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Personal Attributes & Characteristics Ability to make independent decisions and solve routine problems Self-motivated and adaptable to change Willing to work flexibly at times Empathy with the life sciences work of the Institute

6 Additional Requirements Competency in both PC and MAC computing system Aptitude and willingness to gain more skills and knowledge in area of specialisation Willing to help with training of others Reliable and meticulous with experiments Experience in operating a B.D. FACSAria or B.D. Influx (or equivalent stream in air cell sorter) Knowledge of DIVA and Flow Jo software Willing to travel abroad, if required April 2016

7 The Babraham Institute Flow Cytometry Assistant or Specialist (BS-FC-RW) INFORMATION ON TERMS & BENEFITS The following is for information only and is not contractual statement of terms and conditions. Salary depending on experience Flow Cytometry Assistant (BI 7) 25,795 to 27,090 per annum Flow Cytometry Specialist (BI 6) 30,751 to 34,166 per annum Holiday Entitlement Bank Holidays Christmas Closure days Pension Scheme 25 days per annum Applicable to England and Wales 3 days Babraham Institute is able to offer membership of a Group Personal Pension Scheme. We will provide you with details of this scheme once you commence work. Membership of the scheme is not compulsory but it is designated as Babraham Institute s Stakeholder exempt plan. The Institute does not make contributions to other personal pension schemes. Restaurant Facilities Onsite Accommodation Social The Refectory serves hot meals and snacks and the Forum provides a selection of snacks and hot and cold beverages for coffee and tea breaks. The Institute has a number of hostels, flats and houses which can be rented. (There is currently a waiting list for all types of accommodation.) Sports & Social Club

8 Nursery Nursery and Holidays Playscheme on site. (Availability of places is dependent on demand.) Car Parking There is free car parking in the Institute Car Park. The Institute is committed to the implementation of a commuting strategy to try and reduce the growth in numbers of cars used to travel to work Any offer of employment will be subject to security screening and may be subject to health screening. Any offer may also be subject to a general medical April 2016