Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry

The role

The Associate Scientist will participate in flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and execution. This role involves performing assays according to SOPs, providing technical guidance to junior staff, and preparing validation protocols and reports.

What you will do

• Perform Flow cytometry primarily, as well as, other immune assays
• Perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
• Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
• Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
• Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally
• Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals
• May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications

Required qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or related field with 2+ years’ relevant lab experience or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or related field with 8+ years’ relevant lab experience
• Experience with flow cytometry assays using both whole blood or isolated cells
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• The ability to organize and analyze data and assist in preparation of reports
• Strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and Flowjo
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion
• Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary
• 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

Nice to have

• A solid understanding of current GLP, GDP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
• Experience with FACS techniques
• Experience in cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, as well as, ELISpot, ELISA, MSD, and/or Luminex

Benefits

• discretionary annual bonus
• health insurance
• retirement savings benefits
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• parental leave
• paid time off for sick leave and vacation

Before you apply

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship

About the company

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.