Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry (Protein Expression Sciences)

Role Summary

Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry (Protein Expression Sciences) is a hands-on role responsible for operating and maintaining high-speed cell sorters and analyzers for a busy departmental core facility, performing cell sorting and data acquisition, and assisting in developing flow cytometric protocols.

Responsibilities

• Independently operates multi-laser, high-speed cell sorter and analyzers.
• Maintains, aligns, calibrates, and troubleshoots instruments for specific experimental requirements.
• Provides consultation, protocol design, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of flow cytometric experiments.
• Collaborates with field engineers and technical support; stays current with technologies to maintain expertise within the core facility.
• Analyzes data using various flow cytometric software.
• May write standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Trains users to operate analyzers.
• Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in the sciences.
• Preferred: 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of flow cytometry principles and essential flow cytometric technical experience (up to 10 colors).
• Exposure to a multi-laser, high-speed cell sorter and analyzer is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Troubleshooting flow cytometers
• Collaborative teamwork and ability to work independently
• Multi-tasking, prioritization, and maintaining confidentiality

Education

Additional Requirements