Flow Cytometry Technician - #314334

iBET is seeking a highly motivated Flow Cytometry Technician to join Animal Cell Technology Unit.

We are looking for a dedicated flow cytometry technician that can both take responsibility for maintenance and operation of the present and future flow cytometry equipment at IBET and guide users in their experimental design and analysis of results to further expand flow cytometry applications

Tasks and responsibilities

Maintenance and quality control of flow cytometry equipment (cell sorters and analysers)

Trouble shooting and contact with technical support

Training and assistance on equipment usage (analyser and cell sorting)

Training and assistance on Flow cytometry experimental design, protocol optimization and analysis of results

Implement latest flow cytometry applications

Skills and Experience

Master's degree in Biological, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related areas, with an average classification of at least 15.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior knowledge and hands on experience in multicolour flow cytometry.

The following aspects will be valued

Prior knowledge and hands on experience in cell sorting

Prior knowledge and hands on experience in spectral flow cytometry

Prior knowledge and hands on experience in relevant softwares for flow cytometry data analysis and visualization (e.g. FlowJo, FCS express, OMIQ)

Experience in cell staining for flow cytometry analysis

Prior knowledge on immunology

Knowledge on using programming languages like R and python for data analysis and visualization

The candidate is expected to be motivated, self-driven and have excellent communication skills. Being approachable and willing to provide advice and assistance to flow cytometry users is essential. Good command of the English language, both spoken and written, is required (candidates with internships and/or periods abroad will be valued).

What we offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge biotech R&D environment.

Professional development and growth opportunities.

Collaborative and innovative workplace culture.

We foster our employee wellbeing by promoting sports initiatives and corporate massages.

How to apply:

Does this sound like the right challenge for you? Apply now with your detailed CV and motivation letter to [email protected], referring to the job reference FlowCytometry24 in the subject of the email. Application deadline: 24/09/2024

Applications will be evaluated based on CV merits, motivation, and experience according to the profile described in this announcement.

Why iBET?

iBET - Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica is a private, non-profit R&D institute bridging academia and industry in the fields of Biopharma and Food & Health.Our mission is to provide biotechnology solutions, globally. Working at iBET is to be driven by ambition, commitment, integrity, and a sense of innovation to search for knowledge, creating value to our partners and stakeholders. We offer state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure for cellular bioengineering and biology research, including 50 labs (one BSL3), flow cytometry, cell sorting and microscopy, in addition to a Mass Spectrometry Unit and a Late-Stage R&D and Bioproduction Unit. More information can be found on our website www.ibet.pt

Non-discrimination and equal access policy:

iBET actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, so that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right, on basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions, and trade union membership.

General Data Protection Regulation

With the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 2016, commonly known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in order to ensure a fair and transparent treatment of the data subject, iBET informs that by applying for this announcement, you are authorizing iBET to collect and process your personal data deemed necessary and relevant to this recruitment process. By applying, and if you are not selected in this application process, you grant authorization for your data to be shared with other departments of iBET, within the scope of other recruitment processes in which you are eligible and your CV fits.