Position available: Microscopy/FACS facility manager at Berkeley Lab

[DamirSudar]

Please apply by visiting: http://jobs.lbl.gov/details.asp?jid=24826&p=1

Berkeley Lab's Life Sciences Division has a great opportunity for a Microscopyy/FACS Manager to provide multifunctional technical expertise and support to all researchers using the advanced microscopy and flow cytometry facilities. The Advanced Microscopy Facility has multiple laser scanning confocal microscopes (Zeiss LSM710 and spinning disk), multiple wide-field digital microscopy systems (Zeiss microscopes running AxioVision), a Cellomics Arrayscan high-content imaging system, various digital and conventional microscopes, and supporting equipment. The FACS Facility has a FACS Vantage SE/DiVA flow sorter and a FACS Calibur flow analyzer. Under general direction of division management and scientific staff provide training and expert advice to researchers using the Facility in proper imaging and flow cytometry experiments on these instruments. Assist users in experiment design and execution, provide expert advice in maintenance of the instruments, and manage all operational aspects of the facilities.

As a Microscopy/FACS Manager, you will be involved with:

• Training: Primary responsibility to train researchers in the proper and safe use of the instruments in the Facilities. For the Advanced Microscopy Facility this includes training in use of the microscopes, image acquisition, and image manipulations. For the FACS Facility this includes training on flow analysis and flow sorting, as well as sample preparation techniques.
• Scientific tasks: Provide consultation to users on the appropriate instruments, tools, and preparation techniques to use as well as in the experimental design. Assist in execution of microscopic image acquisition and analysis experiments. Oversee and assist in the execution of FACS analysis and FACS sorting experiments. Work closely with researchers to devise and implement highly complex experiments on the instruments that are beyond basic operation.
• Oversight of instrumentation: Apply in depth scientific and engineering concepts in overseeing cleaning and alignment, regular diagnostics and calibration of complex scientific instrumentation. Use professional concepts and technical knowledge to provide resolutions to complex problems. Act as a primary contact with the vendors providing preventative maintenance and repairs, and with LBNL Procurement. Assume a role of primary interface with EH&S (incl. LSD safety coordinator) to handle SJHA issues, and assume the responsibility for meeting all the EHS requirements.
• Operational management of the facilities including ensuring all users met EHS training requirements, ensuring the appropriate supplies are available and overseeing scheduling the instrument. Maintain accurate records of the work performed.
• Participation in development of new imaging strategies, evaluate new software for image or flow data analysis, test out new microscopy or flow cytometry hardware, etc.
• Developing teaching curriculum and teach microscopy and flow cytometry in class room format.

Key Success Factors:

• In-depth experience with fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, and imaging with image analysis. Extensive expertise with flow cytometry. Experience with and a mindset for teaching and supporting researchers with microscopy and flow cytometry. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member to accomplish research goals.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in biophysics, bioengineering, or related field.
• Specific experience with Zeiss LSM510/710 confocal microscopes, Cellomics instruments, and/or AxioVision imaging software.
• Specific experience with BD FACS Calibur and FACS Vantage flow cytometry instrumentation.
• Experience with image processing and analysis software systems as well as CellQuest, DiVA, and FlowJo flow cytometry software.
• Previous experience working in a research laboratory in the areas of cell and molecular biology.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Notes

This is a one-year Term appointment with a possibility of renewal contingent on satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and on going operational needs.

Please apply by visiting: http://jobs.lbl.gov/details.asp?jid=24826&p=1

Thanks,
- Damir