Scientist, Flow Cytometry

Participate in flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and execution in a timely manner. Perform assays according to SOPs and support development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. May perform other cell based assays.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Perform Flow cytometry primarily, as well as, other immune assays
• Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
• High quality output is essential with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics
• Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
• Responsible for trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems
• Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
• Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise
• Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
• Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses
• Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally
• Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.
• Assists with writing and publishing papers, abstracts, techniques/or chapters to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company
• May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in life sciences or other relevant field
• 5 years of relevant laboratory experience

Other Required:

• Expert level flow cytometry skills using both whole blood and isolated cells
• Demonstrated skills in monitoring cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, as well as, ELISpot, ELISA and MSD
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
• Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports
• Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and FlowJo
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
• Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands
• The ability to see and differentiate between colors on the full color spectrum
• Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

• A solid understanding of current GLP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
• Demonstrated skills with assays used for immunophenotyping such as primary cell based assays, ELISpot, ELISA and Mesoscale
• Experience with cell sorting techniques

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Reasonable estimate of the current range

$89,000 - $127,500 USD

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