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Flow Cytometry Facility Assistant

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jun 6, 2018

Job Details

Queensland Brain Institute

The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) works to understand the development, organisation and function of the brain. We aim to understand the neural circuits in the brain, how their function results in behavioural outcomes, and how dysfunction of these circuits leads to disorders such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. We aim to (1) Develop novel therapeutic approaches to treat disorders of neural function and (2) Use our understanding of brain function to improve learning in classrooms and in the workplace.

Established in 2003, QBI is housed on the St Lucia campus of UQ. It is home to more than 450 staff and students, including 41 group leaders.

Over the past decade QBI has become known as one of the world’s leading neuroscience research institutes. It played a key role in contributing to UQ attaining the highest possible score of 5 for neuroscience, in both the 2010, 2012, and 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reviews, one of only two universities in Australia to achieve this.

Information about the Institute may be accessed on the Institute’s web site at www.qbi.uq.edu.au

 

QBI Flow Cytometry Facility

QBI’s Flow Cytometry Facility has a technological capacity that is rivalled by few institutes in the world and managed by specialised staff who are developing new applications and methodologies.  It also houses a tumour-cell testing facility that is being used to develop more effective treatments for brain cancer. The centre is the world’s first automated high-throughput screening facility designed for testing and identifying stem cells derived from human brain tumours.  The facility currently comprises the following equipment:

  • Cytopeia Influx Cell Sorter
  • BD FACSAria Cell Sorter
  • BD FACS Vantage SE DiVa Cell Sorter
  • BD LSR II
  • Amnis Image Stream System

For more information see the QBI FACS website: https://qbi.uq.edu.au/research/facilities/flow-cytometry-facility

 

The role

This position is primarily responsible for assisting with the general operation and maintenance of instruments within the Flow Cytometry Facility.  Duties include providing an operater service for the facility’s cell sorters, equipment maintenance, training of users on the analyser and troubleshooting of instruments. 

 

The person

Applicants should possess a BSc in a relevant discipline, with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.  The ideal candidate will have practical experience working in a PC2 laboratory and relevant experience in a research environment. Demonstrated ability and willingness to solve problems and find solutions to technical problems is essential. Experience in flow cytometric sample acquisition and data analysis and knowledge of and experience in flow cytometric data analysis software, DiVa, FlowJo or equivalent is desirable.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

 

Remuneration

This is a part time (30%), fixed term opportunity for up to 12 months at HEW Level 4. The remuneration package will be in the range $17,828 - $18,991 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 9.5% (total package will be in the range $19,521 - $20,795 p.a.).

 

Position Description

Download File 504485_Flow Cytometry Facility Assistant.pdf

 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Virginia Nink on v.nink@uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter and Resume.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Reference: 504485

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