Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry

Precision for Medicine•Frederick, MD

17h•$83,200 - $124,800

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 development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. It may also involve other cell-based 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 role primarily performs flow cytometry and other immune assays, independently conducts experiments, accurately analyzes and presents data, and helps establish and improve procedures and SOP documentation. It identifies and implements emerging laboratory techniques, supports safe laboratory practices, and acts as a scientific resource for clients and internal colleagues. Duties may also include assisting with contract and grant applications or proposals, presenting work at scientific meetings, and contributing to publications.

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 one of these 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.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and comprehend English.
Ability to see and differentiate colors across the full color spectrum.
Ability to lift and carry 1–15 lbs. and to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance.
Ability to frequently sit, grasp, and use right- and left-hand finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

A 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.
Conduct experiments independently and accurately analyze and present data.
Assist in establishing and improving procedures and required SOP documentation.
Identify, update, and implement emerging laboratory techniques.
Maintain and support safe laboratory practices and the laboratory environment.
Act as a scientific resource for external clients and internal colleagues.
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 needed.
Prepare validation protocols, SOPs, written reports, and data presentations.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff as part of a matrix.
Perform other duties as assigned.