Manager of The Flow Cytometry Platform 20240029

VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**VHIR embraces Equality and**

**Diversity. As reflected in our values**

**we work toward ensuring inclusion**

**and equal opportunity in**

**recruitment, hiring, training, and**

**management for all staff within the**

**organization, regardless of gender,**

**civil status, family status, sexual**

**orientation, religion, age, disability**

**or race.**

**MANAGER OF THE FLOW CYTOMETRY PLATFORM**

**Unitat d’Alta Tecnologia (UAT) / High Technology Unit**

VHIR is currently offering a position for **Manager of the Flow Cytometry Platform** of the High Technology Unit (UAT).

The UAT belongs to the VHIR pre-clinical core-facilities, providing highly specialized equipment along with scientific and

technical expertise to assist researchers in experimental design and data analysis. UAT portfolio comprises Cytometry,

Microscopy, Genomics, Metabolomics and Molecular Diagnosis services. In addition, UAT collaborates with other VHIR

core-facilities giving support to biomedical research projects, and also manages specialized training and teaching

activities.

The Cytometry Platform is equipped with a conventional analyzer cytometer (Fortessa, BD), a conventional cell sorter

(FacsAria, BD), a spectral 5-laser cell analyzer (Aurora, Cytek) and a spectral 5-laser cell sorter (Aurora CS, Cytek). It

also offers a compact multiplexing reader (Luminex Magpix), as well as data analysis stations equipped with specific

software for conventional and high-dimensional flow cytometry data (FlowJo, OMIQ, FACSDiva).

The aim of this Platform is to provide high-quality services to research groups from VHIR, Vall d’Hebron Campus and to

external users.

UAT works under the requirements of the Quality Management System ISO9001:2015.

More information about UAT services can be found in the VHIR webpage.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Education and qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Degree in Health Sciences (Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Pharmacy or similar).
- MSc of PhD in Life Sciences. Specific formation in Immunology will be highly valued.
- Proficiency in Catalan, Spanish and English, both written and oral.
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**VHIR embraces Equality and**

**Diversity. As reflected in our values**

**we work toward ensuring inclusion**

**and equal opportunity in**

**recruitment, hiring, training, and**

**management for all staff within the**

**organization, regardless of gender,**

**civil status, family status, sexual**

**orientation, religion, age, disability**

**or race.**

**Desired**:

- Specific formation in Quality Management Systems (ISO)

**Experience and knowledge**:
**Required**:

- At least 3 years of experience working as a specialized technician in a Flow Cytometry Core-Facility.

Experience as a Flow Cytometry Facility Manager will be highly valued.
- Experience in management of cytometers, both in operation and maintenance.
- Experience in all the stages related to the work-flow of cytometry experiments applied to biomedical sciences:

- Design of cytometry experiments, including antibody panel design
- Protocols of sample preparation and staining
- Technical execution of the experiments by using the flow cytometry equipment
- Analysis and interpretation of cytometry data using specific software (FlowJo, OMIQ, FCSXpress, etc)
- Experience in collaborating with the development of research projects where cytometry techniques are highly

involved, establishing the approaches and protocols required to fit their specific needs.
- Informatics general skills at a user level.
- Self-motivated, highly proactive and well-organized person, able to work a