Flow Cytometry Specialist

A Flow Cytometry Specialist position is available at the ICR Flow Cytometry Facility from September 2025. Part of a team of five staff working across both of our sites, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the facility. This includes instrument maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting, cell analysis and sorting, data analysis and training, panel design and protocol optimization as well as to assist researchers with expert technical advice and support. The role should enable the production of high-quality data which is publication ready.

The successful candidate will provide Flow Cytometry, single cell solutions and data analysis support to researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research.

About you

The successful candidate should ideally have:

• BSc/MSc in biological sciences and have excellent laboratory and analytical skills.
• Experience with multi-colour flow cytometry (analysis and sorting), panel design and data analysis (flow and imaging) is essential.
• Experience in high parameter data analysis and coding, as well as experience working in core research facility or in lab management would be advantageous.
• Given the dynamic role the successful candidate will have excellent communication and team working skills as well as be able to work independently and under pressure, prioritize work effectively and be pragmatic and flexible. 
• You will have excellent attention to detail and good IT skills.

Department/Directorate Information

At the ICR we aim to defeat cancer through scientific excellence, innovation and partnership. These principals underpin our approach to scientific infrastructure and research support. The Core Research Facilities, which include Flow Cytometry Facility, are part of the wider Research Services that supports researchers at the ICR. The use of cutting-edge technology coupled with expert staff, who employ it effectively, is essential to the success and progress of our research work. We are proud to have a number of Core Research Facilities within the ICR that provide this resource to our researchers. 

What we offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
• Competitive salary and pension

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Hira Ale via Email hira.ale@icr.ac.uk

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