We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate III to join the flow cytometry core team within the client's firm Research department. The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the flow cytometry core labs and maintaining a high-functioning laboratory capable of meeting the needs of client's Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology therapeutic areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, startup, shutdown, daily cleaning and QC of equipment, training and advising on the use of instrumentation, performing cell sorts. S/he will also be involved in troubleshooting flow-based assays that will improve our understanding of disease pathobiology, help with lab inventory and ordering of reagents, instrument booking platform, etc. Direct experience in flow cytometry and cell sorting are required for this role.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, interface with field engineers

• Perform multiparameter cell sorting - set up the sorter and/or operate the sorter for users, optimize cell sorting conditions for given assays

• Share best practice in flow cytometry and provide guidance on panel design and optimization

• Execute experiments aimed at validating standard operating procedures for flow cytometry assays

• Assist and train flow core users in the flow technologies we host, as well, with experiment design and analysis

• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Previous industry and/or flow cytometry core setting experience desired

• Basic cell biology and immunology knowledge and technical expertise in performing cell-based assays

• Flow Cytometry experience is required, especially cell sorting and use of BD instrumentation (Fortessa, and Aria)

• Ability to troubleshoot assays and instrumentation as needed, identifying and applying knowledge, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required

• Highly collaborative, fast-learner, able to maintain productive cross-functional interactions, think critically, and work resourcefully to resolve problems as they arise

• Excellent computer skills, knowledgeable in Windows-based systems and able to learn new software and hardware quickly

Required Years of Experience:

4+ | Required Degree or Certification: bachelor’s degree in life science or MS

Top 3 Required Skill Sets: problem-solving, flow cytometry, cell-sorting

Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: communication/collaboration, fast-learner, computer/software skills