Senior Scientist, Pharmacology (Flow Cytometry) – Contract-to-Hire
About The Position
Medicilon is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to support our Pharmacology and Biology team, with a strong focus on in vitro and ex vivo assay development, flow cytometry, and immunology-based platforms. This role will support client-driven research programs in a fast-paced CRO environment and offers the opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on scientist who can independently design and execute studies, troubleshoot complex assays, and communicate scientific findings clearly to both internal teams and external clients.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with multicolor flow cytometry and immune-based assays
- Experience developing and troubleshooting in vitro and/or ex vivo pharmacology assays
- Proficiency with FlowJo or equivalent data analysis software
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or related field preferred; MS or BS candidates with strong industry experience will also be considered
- Experience with cytokine detection platforms such as ELISA, MSD, or Luminex preferred
- Prior biotech, pharma, or CRO experience strongly preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute in vitro and ex vivo pharmacology studies, including protocol design, assay execution, data analysis, and reporting
- Design, optimize, and troubleshoot multicolor flow cytometry panels, including compensation, antibody titration, and gating strategies
- Perform immune functional assays such as T cell activation, cytokine profiling, macrophage polarization, and proliferation assays
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets using FlowJo, FCS Express, or equivalent software
- Support development and optimization of cell-based assays and protein analysis platforms
- Maintain accurate experimental documentation using ELN systems
- Support client-facing studies by contributing scientific input, troubleshooting, and data interpretation
- Collaborate with project managers, study directors, and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and deliverables
- Prepare technical summaries, reports, and presentations for internal and external discussions
- Assist with mentoring junior staff and supporting onboarding/training activities
- Support continuous improvement of assay platforms, SOPs, and laboratory workflows
- Contribute scientific ideas to expand pharmacology and biologics capabilities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
