Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry (Protein Expression Sciences)

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry to join Regeneron's Protein Expression Sciences team. You will operate and maintain high-speed cell sorters and analyzers for a busy departmental core facility, perform cell sorting and data acquisition for scientific staff, and assist in developing appropriate flow cytometric protocols.

Responsibilities

• Independently operates multi-laser, high-speed cell sorter and analyzers.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance, alignment, calibration, and instrument troubleshooting for specific experimental requirements.
• Provides consultation, protocol design, data acquisition, and analysis and interpretation of flow cytometric experiments.
• Work with field engineers and technical support and stay abreast with the latest technologies to maintain a high level of expertise and technical proficiency within the core facility.
• Responsible for data analysis using various flow cytometric software.
• May write standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train 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.
• Preferred: Knowledge of flow cytometry principles and essential flow cytometric technical experience (up to 10 colors).
• Preferred: Exposure to a multi-laser, high-speed cell sorter and analyzer.

Skills

• Troubleshooting flow cytometers
• Collaborative and independent work style
• Multi-tasking, prioritization, and maintaining confidentiality