Scientist I

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Job description

Seeking a highly motivated flow cytometry scientist to join theFlow 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 interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and multitasking capabilities.

• Previous cell and molecular biology research laboratory experience.

• Knowledge of lab safety procedures and requirements, and waste disposal guidelines.

• Maintain detailed and organized experimental records.

• Ability to conduct and report on scientific experiments and findings.

• Ability to safely handle potentially biohazardous materials.

• Some light lifting (20L) on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• Work independently and multitask under fixed timelines.

• Agile and adaptable to contribute on various projects outside of his/her own and collaborate with partners from all relevant functions.

• Proactively support the team by being a team player and foster strong cross-team and cross-functional collaborations.

• Prior experience with various flow cytometry instruments: Client, 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

• Prior experience in Customer service activities.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."

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