Flow Cytometry Operator - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

A position for a
Flow Cytometry Operator is available immediately at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Research Institute, Toronto, Canada

The Flow Cytometry Operator will work in a major flow cytometry research core facility serving Toronto's biomedical research community in Toronto's renowned Discovery District, two square kilometers in the heart of downtown that have been designated as the city's centre of innovation.

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Performing high-speed sorting of cell populations on behalf of biomedical researchers on instruments such as the Aria Fusion, Sony MA900 or Symphony S6, in a containment level II laboratory.
Help maintain several analytical flow cytometers, including the LSR Fortesssa, Symphony A3 and Symphony A5SE. Be responsible for daily instrument calibration, fluidics and electronics checks and crossbeam fluorescence compensation.
Additional responsibilities include: fostering relationships with clients; instrument troubleshooting; helping maintain safe practices within the facility and ensuring data is sufficiently backed up.

Here's What You'll Need:

At minimum, a Bachelors degree in biomedical sciences or recognized equivalent required and/or Masters is preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and a demanding schedule within a busy core facility.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
Exceptional customer service skills
Strong team player with the ability to work independently and with mínimal supervision.
A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type: 1 year contract with possibility for long term renewal. Salary commensurate with experience, benefits
- health, dental, vacation time, sick time and personal days.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

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