Senior Associate Scientist – Translational Research, Cancer Immunology & Cell Therapy - Flow Cytometry

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated flow cytometry expert with translational, clinical, and industry experience to join our Translational Research department in the Cancer Immunology and Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center (CI CT TRC). As a subject matter expert, this candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the development, implementation, and life cycle management of clinical flow cytometry assays. The candidate will also provide support for clinical flow cytometry data QC, analysis, and interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work primarily in the laboratory under minimal supervision.

• Generate data to support the development of clinical flow cytometry assays. Activities include, but are not limited to, assay design, optimization, and qualification.

• Utilize analytics tools to ensure the quality of flow cytometry data in preparation for downstream analysis.  Support data analysis and interpretation.

• Provide support for critical reagent management, including assay controls and custom antibodies, ensuring the reagents are properly handled, stored, and tracked.

• Perform routine maintenance on flow cytometry instruments, troubleshoot issues and communicate with field application scientists as needed.

• Implement and oversee flow cytometry assays for clinical sample testing at external lab partners.

• Maintain effective communications with our external lab partners.

• Must be able to set and understand priorities in a local and matrixed environment, must be a team player with a collaborative spirit, and capable of maintaining networks within and outside the organization.

• Perform other tasks as needed to support the team and program objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

  • 4+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Master’s Degree

  • 2+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (Immunology, Oncology, Biology) with 6+ years of relevant experience.  Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience preferred.

• Experience with multi-parameter (8+ colors) flow cytometry assay design, development, troubleshooting, validation/qualification, and implementation.

• Strong technical background in flow cytometry and hands-on experience with a broad array of flow cytometry platforms. Experience with Cytek Aurora is a plus.

• Experience with a variety of flow cytometry analysis software such as BD FACSDiva, FlowJo, FCS Express. Experience with OMIQ is a plus.

• Experience with LIMS, ELN, and laboratory data analysis system.

• Strong attention to details and organizational skills.

• Ability to clearly communicate and operate in a local, and highly matrixed environment.

• Ability to multitask high priority tasks in parallel with internal and external collaborators.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.

• CRO experience is a plus.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $82,000 - $102,000 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

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