Post Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:54 am

Open Position CyTOF Operator @University Hospital Freiburg

The Department of Internal Medicine II at the University Hosiptal Freiburg is looking for a CyTOF Technical Operator (m/f/d)

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who has a strong desire to learn exciting state-of-the art technology and enjoys being “hands on” with high-end instrumentation and working in a team of translational immunologists to support the team of the mass cytometry and imaging facility at the University Medical Center Freiburg. The facility has a technical head and is integrated into the Bengsch lab and the TEXIMMED-FR (Translational EXperimental IMmunology lab MED II, University Hospital Freiburg) laboratory groups at the Department of Internal Medicine II. The candidate will be responsible for the operation of the CyTOF Helios mass cytometer and the Hyperion system for mass imaging applications.

The CyTOF facility is embedded in a research environment with many translationally oriented groups with an immunology focus in Freiburg. Currently, we are heavily involved in translational research in liver and intestinal immunology and immunooncology but also many collaboration projects with other scientific groups in and outside Freiburg, including several projects gaining insight into the COVID19 pandemic. A major focus will be on the immune profiling of PBMC and tissue samples (e.g., patients with acute or chronic viral infection, autoimmunity, cancer).

Requirements:
- technician or B.S. degree (Master’s degree preferred) in biological sciences, biochemistry or related field
- demonstrated skill with flow cytometry (previous experience with mass cytometry is a plus)
- experience with flow cytometry experimental design (sample preparation, instrument optimization and data analysis)
- experience with Immunofluorescence and/or Immunohistochemistry techniques (slide preparation staining optimization visualization and data analysis).
- interest in bioinformatics, experience with basic flow cytometry software and R preferred
- ability to identify and troubleshoot critical issues
- ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- excellent organization and documentation skills
- detail-oriented
- strong communication skills and an ability to interact well with others
- willingness to work flexible/late shifts as needed is desirable

For further details, please contact saskia.killmer@uniklinik-freiburg.de

Link to the full advertisement and application portal: https://intranet.ukl.uni-freiburg.de/ak ... m-f-d-6116