Engineer Flow, Mass and Imaging Cytometry

Engineer Flow, Mass and Imaging Cytometry

LIH - Luxembourg Institute of Health

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

The candidate will work as an Engineer in the National Cytometry Platform (NCP).

He/She will mainly be responsible for

• the day-to-day management of flow, mass and imaging cytometers as well as cell sorters and related equipment (e.g: microscopes) in consultation with the Head of Unit (Antonio Cosma);
• he/she will support users to perform optimal cytometric experiments for their specific projects (e.g.: panel design, protocol optimization, acquisition, data analysis);
• he/she should become independent in maintaining the platform infrastructure and functioning.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintaining the equipment inside the facility and performing the necessary quality controls;
• Training users to operate the different cytometers;
• Evaluate and troubleshoot problems;
• Assist in experimental design/protocol development, data acquisition;
• Assist with the analysis and presentation of the data using the different available softwares (Diva, FlowJo, CellEngine, Qlucore Omics Explorer, Tableau Desktop, …);
• Maintain schedule in order to run the platform to the maximum efficiency;
• Endorse the ISO9001 quality management system;
• Keeping updated with the latest relevant developments in the field of cytometry.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Master/Engineer Diploma or higher in Biotechnology, Biology, Biomedical sciences, etc.;
• Practical experience of several years in two or more of the following areas: flow cytometry, mass cytometry, imaging cytometry, cell sorting, antibodies coupling, immunology, oncology, bio-medical research;
• Previous experience in operating a single cell sorter;
• Ability to report experimental results and keep track of the platform activity;
• Self-driven motivation, service oriented, sense of initiative, ability to work independently and meet responsibilities without continuous supervision;
• Good verbal communication skills and being able to interact successfully with a broad range of individuals;
• Languages skills: fluent command of English, knowledge of another language of the European Union is an asset.