Internal Applicants Only - CBS Facility Lead (Flow Cytometry) bei Cardiff University

This post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only.  Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.

Internal Applicants Only - Central Biotechnology Services Facility Lead (Flow Cytometry)
Maternity Leave Cover
 
Central Biotechnology Services (CBS; www.cardiff.ac.uk/central-biotechnology-services) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) accredited Cardiff University Core Technology Facility. CBS provides user access and fully managed services for Cardiff University researchers and colleagues from other academic institutions, the NHS, start-ups, SMEs and corporate companies. Technology areas include flow cytometry, bioimaging, gene expression, bioinformatics and protein analysis.
 
We are seeking to appoint an individual with expertise in flow cytometry experimentation and specifically cell sorting during a period of staff absence due to maternity leave, to work within CBS.
 
The postholder will provide technological expertise, technological services and project management for a wide range of research and contract projects in CBS.
 
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Ian Brewis ([email protected]).
 
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term for nine months and is available immediately and is based at Heath Park.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6) 
 
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Business needs will require some degree of office-based working but the balance of time can be spent in the office or remotely (subject to agreement with the line manager).

Closing date: Thursday, 6 November 2025

External applications are currently not being considered for this post.  If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Support the University within the Flow Cytometry Facility at Central Biotechnology Services, carrying out supporting work, providing advice, guidance and support, and leading projects within this area. 

Key Duties

• Provide professional advice and guidance on Flow Cytometry, Cell Sorting processes and procedures to internal and external customers that will have institute wide impacts, using judgement and creativity to suggest the most appropriate course of action where appropriate, and ensuring complex and conceptual issues are understood
• Take responsibility for resolving issues independently within The Flow Cytometry Facility where they fall within set role objectives
• Investigate and analysis specific issues within Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting, creating recommendation reports, supported by advances within Flow Cytometry  
• Ensure that the provision of Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting is delivered to the institution, proactively changing the delivery according to customer requirements
• Establish working relationships with key contacts, developing appropriate communication links with the University’s Schools/Directorates and outside bodies as required
• Create specific working groups from colleagues across the University to achieve school objectives
• Plan and deliver specific small scale projects, co-ordinating and supervising project teams created as needed
• Develop and deliver training on Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting
• Undertake a variety of  administrative duties to support the department
• Instruct and guide other employees across the University within Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting
• Ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance whilst undertaking all CBS duties and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance where required.

General Duties

• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
• Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role

46,049

Grade 6

41,064

Management & Executive

Managerial, Professional and Specialist Staff – MPSS