As a flow cytometry operator you work at The Core Flow Cytometry Facility (CFF), which is part of the Center for Translational Immunology (CTI). The CFF provides state-of-the-art flow cytometry equipment, know-how and services.

Besides the shared task of the Core Facility Flow cytometry (CFF) team, the focus of your position will be on:

• Improving the flowcytometry knowledge of the CFF users and the team;
• Implementing spectral flowcytometry in the UMC Utrecht (introduction equipment, panel design and analysis, astrios implementation).

Shared tasks of our team are:

• Introducing, training and supporting CFF-users in the facility and in flow cytometry;
• Managing our ISO9001 certified facility and quality maintenance of instruments.

Are you that enthusiastic, flexible, meticulous individual who likes to support our team in running the CFF and expanding the knowledge of our team and users?

We are looking for a person who:

• Has a BSc/MSc/Phd degree and experience with spectral flow cytometry and big data analysis;
• Has affinity with teaching theoretical knowledge transfer;
• Is a good communicator and can express sufficiently in English;
• Is accurate and quality conscious, with a creative mindset to solve (technical) problems effectively;
• Enjoys working with our users on a daily basis;
• Likes and can work independently and in a team.

If yes, then apply!

The maximum salary for this position (24 - 36 hours) is € 5.272,00 gross per month based on full-time employment.

In addition, we offer an annual benefit of 8.3%, holiday allowance, travel expenses and career opportunities. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Cao University Medical Centers (UMC).

The CTI concentrates top expertise in immunology in one department and conducts all research on immunological diseases at the UMC Utrecht. The CTI is part of the research theme “Infection and Immunity”, one of the six strategic research themes of the UMC Utrecht and harbors over 200 researchers supported by 6 core-facilities, including the CFF. The latter consists of 3 very motivated colleagues working in a dynamic working environment with an informal working atmosphere.

We pursue our vision “harnessing the immune system to cure infection, inflammatory disease and cancer” by excellent, internationally leading fundamental and translational immunology research, in close collaboration with clinicians of the UMC Utrecht. Our mission is to impact people’s lives by understanding the basis of life-long immune health, classifying, and monitoring inflammatory diseases and identifying their treatable traits.