Scientist, Flow Cytometry

Quest Diagnostics•Lewisville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to support flow cytometry MRD assay development. As a member of the Oncology R&D team, this role will collaborate with other scientists and staff from cross-functional team to develop, validate and transfer flow cytometry assay to laboratory operations. Activities may be focused on individual projects or assignments as a member of a project team which may include project leadership duties.

Requirements

Requires minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting, with one (1) year full-time clinical experience in Flow Cytometry.
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry or relevant fields with at least 3 (three) years of clinical experience.
Knowledgeable in the use of common laboratory equipment and safe chemical handling.
Requires a thorough knowledge of related products and technologies gained through developmental experience in an academic or industrial setting.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as professional journals, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write complete reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to problem-solving situations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance and correlation techniques.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive theoretical expertise and hands-on operational proficiency in Flow Cytometry.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate experimental results
Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards for diagnostic assay development (e.g., CAP/CLIA) is a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory experiments following defined protocols and company procedures, including specimen handling, processing, and test analysis.
Under the direction of the Scientific Director/Lab Manager, report status of assigned projects through the preparation of detailed reports and documentation that summarize experiment results.
Ensures quality control and compliance procedures are documented and followed for assay development, validation, and transfer.
Work within established parameters on individual assignments, on project teams for longer-term projects and as a technical leader to Assistant Scientists or Associate Scientists.
Identify problems, investigate alternatives and recommend possible courses of action.
Maintain knowledge of technological developments that may assist in the completion of an assignment or lead to new products, processes or procedures by reading current literature.
Effectively utilize and apply advanced methods or technologies.
Contribute ideas for new product development typically within existing markets.
Responsibilities include supporting and complying with the company hazard waste handling practices and other safety procedures and protocols.
Other duties as assigned.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.