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Associate Staff Scientist

Yale University

Qualifications
Education
Benefits

STARS Requisition number

85720BR

Posting Position Title

Associate Staff Scientist

Essential Duties

1. Actively participates in biotechnology research design, implementation, and daily operation of the lab. Develops and modifies procedures and instrument operating programs. 2. Independently carries out research projects, including experimental design, development of methods, analysis of results, and translation of results to high-throughput protocols based on results. Prepares results for discussion and reporting purposes. 3. Understands, plans, and performs complex analyses and/or syntheses of nucleic acids, proteins, or other molecules. Determines the best analytical procedures to accomplish research goals. Contributes to the development of new analysis, synthesis and technologies. 4. Programs equipment with special cycle combinations and ensures special procedures are properly executed. 5. Works closely with users during the experiment to ensure optimal outcome, including advising, responding to requests and real-time data analysis. 6. Contributes data to grant proposals and manuscripts for publication. 7. Prepares reports; responds to researchers’ more complex queries about different aspects of services provided and possible modifications. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or other related discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Duration Type

Regular

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title

Biotechnology Associate 1

Worksite Address

300 George Street

New Haven, CT 06511

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support, Research/Support

External Gateway Posting Date

08-Dec-2023

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Position Focus:

The Yale Flow Cytometry facility is comprised of a large collection of instruments, operated and managed by technical staff. This technical position contributes to the facility’s broad range of services by providing upkeep and calibration of the analytic flow cytometry instruments. The technician will also train and assist facility users with data acquisition and analysis, as well as operate a cell sorter.

Perform daily maintenance, upkeep, and calibration analytic flow cytometers such as BD LSRII and Symphonys, CytoFlex LX and Amnis Imagestream. Set up, operate and maintain a BD FACSAria cell sorter. Prior experience is not required. Process Human Blood using Universal Precautions and perform downstream applications including antibody staining, cell sorting and cryopreserving. Consult with users on technique and application development, concerning fluorochrome selection, cell preparation and experimental design (planning). Work closely with users during the experiment to ensure optimal outcome, including advising, responding to requests, and instrument adjustment. Call for service when needed and troubleshoot minor problems with machines. Comply with BSL guidelines for the cell sorter’s laboratory environment. Order, organize and maintain all supplies, for overseen instruments. Enforce rules and policies concerning the use of the machine.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Three (3) + years’ experience with flow cytometry and analysis. Training and hands-on experience with cell sorting preferred but not required.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Biotechnology Associate 1 (22)

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Supervisory Organization

Laboratory Medicine - Administration

Time Type

Full time

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Very good organizational skills. Proven reliability and ability to multi-task.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Good communicator who interacts well with others and is a proven team player.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Independent and self-motivated.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Experience with Flo Cytometry

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Wage Ranges

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Work Model

On-site

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