Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry

Precision for Medicine•Frederick, MD

About The Position

The Associate Scientist participates in flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and timely execution. The role performs assays according to SOPs and supports the development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. It may also perform other cell-based and immune assays. The Associate Scientist provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff as part of a matrix and prepares validation protocols, SOPs, written reports, and data presentations. The position also involves maintaining safe laboratory practices, serving as a scientific resource for clients and colleagues, and contributing to contract and grant applications or proposals as appropriate. The role may present completed work at scientific meetings and in publications. Extended work hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business demands.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience; or a bachelor’s degree in those fields and at least 8 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Experience with flow cytometry assays using whole blood or isolated cells.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to organize and analyze data and assist in preparing reports.
Strong computational skills; preferably experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and FlowJo.
Sound judgment and discretion.
Ability to see and differentiate colors across the full color spectrum.
Ability to lift and carry 1–15 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance.
Frequently able to sit, grasp, and use right- and left-hand finger dexterity.
Ability to work in cold freezer environments, with temperatures ranging from -20°C to -196°C.
Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and comprehend English.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform flow cytometry and other immune assays.
Perform experiments independently, accurately analyze data, and present findings.
Assist in establishing and improving procedures and required SOP documentation.
Identify, update, and implement emerging laboratory techniques.
Maintain and support safe laboratory practices and an appropriate work environment.
Act as a scientific resource for external clients and internal colleagues.
Provide technical guidance and mentor junior staff as part of a matrix.
Prepare validation protocols, SOPs, written reports, and data presentations.
Assist with writing, reviewing, and editing contract and grant applications or proposals as appropriate.
Present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications, as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.