Director, UC Davis Flow Cytometry Shared Resource

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The Director (Academic Program Management Supervisor 2) leads the Flow Cytometry Shared Resource (FCSR), a self-supporting, interdisciplinary research support program serving a broad faculty user base across the Davis and Sacramento campuses. The FCSR operates two full-service laboratories (Davis and Sacramento), a satellite location in the College of Biological Sciences in Davis, and a newly opened full-service laboratory at Aggie Square in Sacramento.

Working under broad direction from faculty leadership, the Director functions independently and holds full responsibility for the scientific and operational leadership of the unit. The Director partners closely with the FCSR's Faculty Scientific Program Advisor, faculty users, and campus leadership within the School of Medicine, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Office of Research to support the design, execution, and analysis of flow cytometry experiments, and is responsible for the safe and effective operation of complex cytometry equipment across all FCSR sites.

Apply By Date August 8, 2026 at 11:59PM; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• M.S. or higher degree with ten or more years of experience and expertise in flow cytometry and immunological assays.
• The Director should possess significant expertise in scientific technology and flow cytometry with an understanding of the impact of technology on research efforts and previous interactions with scientific operations.
• The Director will possess 5-10 years of experience directing the research activities of junior personnel. The Director will oversee the research support activities of junior research associates, to include experiment planning, data analysis, cell sorting activities, instrument operation and laboratory maintenance.
• The Director must demonstrate advanced knowledge of flow cytometry instrument design, including the physics of optical properties of light, digital and analog electronic processing, and fluidic sorting systems.
• The Director must have significant expertise operating and maintaining complex research instrumentation, developing new flow cytometry research methodologies, and analyzing complex, multi-parameter data sets.
• The Director must be able to communicate advanced flow cytometry theory and practice clearly to faculty and post-graduate researchers, and to summarize and present data sets in meetings with faculty and senior administrative officers.
• The Director must have the ability to supervise and manage junior lab personnel, including overseeing their experiment planning, data analysis, cell sorting activities, instrument operation, and laboratory maintenance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and management skills, are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in related area and / or equivalent experience training
• A demonstrated record of flow cytometry-focused research publications utilizing multi-parameter and spectral cytometry techniques is preferred, as evidence of the technical expertise described above.
• Preferred candidates will also have analytic skills sufficient to develop procedures that streamline cytometer operation and to assist UC Davis administrators and facility leadership with budget planning and usage reporting.
• Preferred management experience includes the ability to lead organizational change, and to audit and interpret results diplomatically.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals - including junior personnel, students, and faculty - are preferred, as is demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 25% - Supervision; laboratory research, instruction and experimental design. Advanced and highly specific knowledge and expertise associated with conducting and reporting on scientific research experiments and findings. Technical expertise and scientific knowledge; advanced experiment analysis
• 25% - Supervise the activities of career Technicians and undergraduate student laboratory support technicians.
• 25% - Budget Development and Resource Analysis
• 10% - Grant & Proposal Writing for Equipment and Operational Funding
• 5% - Marketing and Training Activities
• 5% - Laboratory Management Responsibilities/Laboratory Stewardship
• 5% - Contribution towards articles for publication in scientific journals or for presentations at conferences or symposiums.

Department Overview

The Flow Cytometry Shared Resource (FCSR) is a Core Facility in the Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy has a research presence in Tupper Hall, in the Health Sciences District of the Davis campus, as well as Aggie Square and the Oak Park Research Building on the Sacramento campus. Research strengths in the department include the biology of vision, developmental biology, neurobiology, cell biology, and stem cells.

Currently, over 110 faculty principal investigators rely on the expertise of the Flow Cytometry Shared Resource (FCSR) to ensure the success of their research, including members of the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and the Colleges of Engineering, Letters and Science, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Biological Sciences.

The Director directly supervises two career laboratory staff and two Student Assistant IVs, and is fully accountable for personnel supervision; multi-site operations; scientific support; instrumentation; training and education.

The Director must possess over 10 years of advanced research experience in cell sorting and complex multi-color spectral flow cytometry, and must be recognized campus-wide as a technical expert in flow cytometry theory, practice, and implementation.

Beyond scientific and supervisory duties, the Director oversees the financial management of this large, self-supporting unit. This includes negotiating equipment service contract pricing, securing funding for new equipment, managing operational costs, formulating rate proposals in compliance with federal costing policies (in coordination with departmental finance leadership), forecasting budgets, and managing personnel appointments and human resources matters for the two technicians and two Student Assistant IVs supporting the Davis and Sacramento facilities.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 8,775.00 - $17,375.00
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Annual Salary: $105,300.00 - $208,500.00; budgeted up to $120,000.00/annually
• Salary Grade: Grade 25
• UC Job Title: ACAD PRG MGT SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 006832
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8am-5pm
• Location: Tupper (TUPPERHAL) - Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

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Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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