Director, Flow Cytometry Shared Resource

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) seeks a strategic leader to direct the Flow Cytometry Shared Resource. The Director will provide scientific and operational leadership for a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced spectral analyzers, multi-laser cell sorters, and conventional cytometry platforms serving investigators across CSHL and will work collaboratively with users to design and execute flow cytometry experiments. CSHL's Flow Cytometry Shared Resource is one of ten Shared Resources funded as part of CSHL's NCI-designated Cancer Center, and the Director of the Flow Cytometry Shared Resource will be an integral part of the Cancer Center community.

The Flow Cytometry Shared Resource maintains a comprehensive portfolio of instrumentation including the SONY ID 7000 Spectral Analyzer, BD FACSymphony S6 sorter, BD LSR Dual Fortessa analyzers, SONY SH800 sorter, and BD FACSAria II SORP.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in flow cytometry with strong leadership and communication skills, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to consult on experimental design. This position offers the opportunity to lead an established core facility with excellent instrumentation and a collaborative user community.

Strategic & Scientific Leadership

• Set scientific direction and operational strategy for the facility.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and workflows.
• Oversee operation, quality control, and maintenance of all instrument platforms.
• Provide information to support institutional grant applications and progress reports.

Operational & Instrument Management

• Manage daily operations including scheduling, instrument maintenance, quality control, and SOP compliance.
• Ensure adherence to biosafety protocols and federal regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with engineers on instrument optimization.
• Oversee calibration, setup, and performance monitoring across BD and SONY systems.
• Manage service contracts, lifecycle planning, and vendor relationships.

User Support & Training

• Provide comprehensive training for facility users at all experience levels.
• Consult on experimental strategies, panel design, and data analysis.
• Support users on spectral cytometry workflows and troubleshooting.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Develop and manage facility budget, recharge rates, and billing processes.
• Oversee purchasing and procurement of reagents and consumables.
• Negotiate and manage service contracts.

Staff Leadership

• Supervise and mentor technical staff (currently two Resource Technologists).
• Foster a culture of excellence and outstanding customer service.

Institutional Engagement

• Represent the facility at institutional meetings and professional conferences.
• Network within the flow cytometry community locally and nationally.

Education:

• Advanced degree in biological sciences preferred; candidates with a Bachelor's degree and extensive flow cytometry experience will also be considered.

Experience and Skills Required

• Three to five years of hands-on flow cytometry experience with complex instrumentation.
• Experience with BD and/or SONY flow cytometry platforms.
• Experience supervising or training others in a collaborative research environment.
• Expertise in multicolor flow cytometry and panel design.
• Strong troubleshooting ability; comfortable working directly with instruments and engineers.
• Strong understanding of flow cytometry theory, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with flow cytometry analysis software (FlowJo, FCS Express, BD FACSDiva, or similar).
• Understanding of biosafety protocols and regulatory compliance.

Experience and Skills Preferred

• Five to ten years of progressive flow cytometry experience in a core facility.
• Experience with spectral cytometry platforms (SONY ID 7000 or similar).
• Experience with budget management and cost recovery operations.
• Experience in an NCI-designated cancer center or academic shared resource.
• Professional certification (SCYM from ASCP or equivalent).
• Experience with cell sorting, high-throughput sampling, and high-dimensional analysis tools.
• Active participation in professional organizations (ISAC, ABRF).

We recognize that candidates may not meet every preferred qualification listed above. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who meet the required qualifications and are excited about developing their expertise in areas where they have less experience. We are committed to supporting professional growth and welcome candidates at various career stages who are passionate about flow cytometry and collaborative science.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the online application found here: Director of Flow Cytometry Position ID 01999

Environment:

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $90,000-$120,000 per year. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor