.GIMM - Job Opportunity - Flow Cytometry Technician iMM is recruiting a Flow Cytometry Technician under an Employment Contract – Reference IMM/CT/67-2024 The iMM – Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes is a leading Portuguese private non-profit research institute that offers a vibrant scientific environment, aiming to nurture innovative ideas in basic, clinical and translational Biomedical Research. What iMM seeks : At this moment iMM is looking for a Flow Cytometry Technician to join the Flow Cytometry Unit, under the Associate Laboratory statute within funding reference LA/P/0082/2020 supported by National Funds (FCT – OE), to execute the following activities under the supervision of Mariana Fernandes: Run Cell Sorters/Analyzers to meet the needs of users; Purification of cell populations by flow cytometry (cell sorting); Provide comprehensive training in Flow Cytometry basic concepts, data analysis and use of flow cytometry analyzers to researchers; Provide support and technical advice on flow cytometry, experimental design, panel design, protocol optimization and execution to researchers; Provide training in imaging flow cytometry to researchers; Provide support in flowcytometry software and data analysis; Maintenance and qualitycontrol and quality assurance of all flow cytometry instruments and experiments in the Facility; Management of reports and data backups; General lab organization and administrative tasks; Participate in activities directed to external people, such as courses, visits to the Facility or Flow Cytometry-related demonstrations. Profile of Candidate MSc degree in Immunology, Biology, Chemistry or related field (Mandatory); Previous experience of 2 to 4 years in Flow Cytometry using 6 or more colors (Mandatory); Previous experience in cell separation by flow cytometry (Cell Sorting) (Preferential requirement); Knowledge of the commonflow cytometry softwares (FACSDiva, SpectroFlo, INSPIRE, FlowJo, FCS Express, IDEAS) will be valued; Previous research lab experience is a plus; Ability to use computers (Mac and PC); Capacity to work both independently and as a part of a team; Good communication skills and interaction in an environment with multiple users; High commitment and a collaborative attitude; Troubleshooting capacity and attention to detail; Knowledge of spoken andwritten English. What iMM offers: iMM will offer outstanding working conditions in this area in Portugal, including a full-time contract, starting predictably in October 2024, and the possibility to work in the interface of research and research support facilities. Working Conditions: Unfixed-term employment contract for a period of 12 (twelve) months; Gross monthly remuneration of 1.250€ in accordance with the funding budget and iMM Career By-Law, as well as Holidays and Christmas allowances subject to the current mandatory taxes according to Portuguese Labor Law