Flow Cytometry Assistant

Location: Hammersmith Campus (on-site only)

About the role:

The Department of Immunology and Inflammation within the Faculty of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated individual with the relevant experience for the post of Flow Cytometry Assistant. The postholder will play a crucial role and will provide technical and administrative support for the Hammersmith Flow Cytometry Facility; including direct responsibility for the day-to-day running and maintenance of complex equipment to ensure a comprehensive, high-quality service to users.

What you would be doing:

As Flow Cytometry Assistant, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of the Facility, ensuring that the technical support provided is regularly reviewed in terms of user satisfaction. You will ensure that Facility equipment is maintained in optimum working order through regular calibration and testing and manage service contracts to ensure that machines are adequately covered. You will also provide up-to-date technical expertise, advice and support to a high standard in flow cytometry techniques and data analysis and deliver a high-quality cell-sorting service, as well as training the Facility’s users in flow cytometry acquisition and the use of analysis software.

What we are looking for:

• Broad laboratory experience
• A track record in flow cytometry; state-of-the-art flow cytometry experience
• Knowledge of flow cytometry analysis, sorting, methods development, software upgrades, instrument trouble-shooting and development
• Knowledge of handling and analysing complex data

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

This role is for a fixed-term contract until 31^st March 2028.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Zara Collard, z.collard@imperial.ac.uk

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