Senior Research Associate
Core
Oversee operation, maintenance, and user support of the Hyperion Imaging Mass Cytometer (IMC) platform, providing core services including sample processing, instrument operation, training, and technical support for investigator-initiated research.
Role type
Senior Research Associate (Imaging Mass Cytometry Specialist)
Builds
High-dimensional tissue imaging data and analytical workflows for genomics and biomedical research
Domain
Biomedical research / Genomics / Mass Spectrometry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Operating and maintaining advanced analytical/imaging/mass spectrometry instrumentation, developing and validating laboratory protocols, data analysis and interpretation, quality control, SOP development, user training, technical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Experience with Hyperion IMC, imaging mass spectrometry, or CyTOF technologies, experience in university core facilities, tissue preparation, immunohistochemistry, antibody panel development, IMC data processing and image analysis software
Technologies
Hyperion Imaging Mass Cytometer, CyTOF, image analysis software
Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot IMC instrumentation; design and conduct experiments supporting research projects; train faculty, students, and staff on instrument use; analyze and interpret experimental data; manage core facility administration including scheduling and inventory; contribute to scientific publications and grant proposals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC