Flow Cytometry Specialist, Children's Research Institute

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision of principal investigator to prepare and analyze patient specimens by use of laser-based flow cytometers in research or clinical laboratory.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education

Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in one (1) of major physical sciences or advanced coursework in Flow Cytometry or Cytometry manufacturer training

• Experience

3 years of general lab experience as certified Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or
2 years of Flow Cytometry experience

JOB DUTIES

• Processes/tests specimen samples from bone marrow, blood, and various other tissues for analysis and diagnosis of hematopathologic malignancy or immunodeficiency.
• Counts and measures cells by utilizing Flow Cytometer for optimum specimen data acquisition, analysis, manipulation, validation, and quality control purposes.
• Utilizes mononuclear cell isolation and monoclonal antibody staining techniques in order to produce optimal specimen to be run on Flow Cytometer for specific cell detection and accurate interpretation.
• Records and labels specimen samples in log, including each patient's name, identification number, sex, age, race, brief clinical history, suspected abnormality, specimen type, etc., and makes pre-processed slides.
• Analyzes and prepares preliminary reports for pathologist consultation.
• Practices quality control procedures in order to produce accurate and valid results used in patient diagnosis and to ensure compliance with federal and laboratory guidelines.
• Ensures proper cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments; trouble-shoots equipment as needed.
• Conducts independent research or developmental projects with minimum supervision and assists fellows and rotating residents with research projects. Evaluates and implements new and different laboratory procedures, revises methodologies as new developments are found.
• Provides leadership and technical assistance to Medical Technologists in conducting flow cytometric procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Maintains appropriate billing and billing record for time used on instruments by those outside flow cytometry lab and/or generates invoices for clients using flow services.
• Attends continuing education seminars. Maintains knowledge of flow cytometry by reading relevant literature on new advances in field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.