Seeking a highly motivated flow cytometry scientist to join the Flow Lab team in managing the day-to-day activities of the Flow Cytometry Core Lab. This position requires advanced technical expertise and the ability to provide highly complex multi-parameter flow cytometry and multi-dimensional sorting support to Discovery, Translational, and Clinical research in Oncology. The successful candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills, be a team player, and biology or related field. This individual will work closely with multiple principal investigators, pathologists, and clinical research scientists to ensure accurate, relevant, and reproducible data.
Key Responsibilities
Be responsible for day-to-day flow cytometer instruments operation and lab organization.
Implement routine QC and maintenance procedures on a regularly basis. Perform instrument troubleshooting when needed.
Maintain and document daily Core activities. Adhere to implemented electronic record keeping, and data management systems.
Work as part of a highly collaborative team. Conduct laboratory experiments to characterize and optimize flow cytometric assays.
Provide advanced technical skills in the application of flow cytometry/cell sorting technologies to solve research problems to advance Discovery, Translational, and Clinical research pipeline in Oncology.
Independently and consistently execute highly complex sorting experiments, while maintaining a clean and aseptic cell sorting environment.
Design, optimize, and execute high-parameter flow cytometry experiments following the best practices of the field.
Develop and deliver scientific reports in the form of oral presentation and writing.
Consult and train researchers in operation of flow cytometry analyzers, cell sorters, and data analysis.
Aid development of new flow cytometry experimental assays, execution, and data interpretation.
Maintain an advanced level of scientific knowledge and keep up with current developments and trends in the field of flow cytometry.
Opportunity for collaborative work with other groups across scientific disciplines; maintain close communication with cross-functional teams to plan and execute assays in flow cytometry-related research projects.
Minimum Qualifications
BS or MS in biology or related field with 2 years (BS), or 1+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience.
Strong preference towards candidate with 2+ years of flow cytometry experience in a Core facility or Shared Resource environment.
Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting flow cytometers, both hardware and software.
Technical skills in performing multiparameter flow cytometry and analyzing the data.
Technical skills in cell culturing, working in aseptic conditions, sample preparation and cell staining.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and optimizing cell-based assays.
Previous cell and molecular biology research laboratory experience.
Prior experience with various flow cytometry instruments: BD, Cytek, Beckman Coulter, Sony, BioRad.
Prior experience with various flow cytometric analytical software including: FACSDiva, SpectroFlo, NxT, Everest, FlowJo, FCS Express, OMIQ.
Cytometry Certification SCYM(ASCP)CM
Some light lifting (20L) on a regular basis.
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