Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry

Position Summary:

The Associate Scientist will be participate in flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and execution in a timely manner.  Perform assays according to SOPs and support development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. May perform other cell based assays. Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff, as a part of a matrix.  Duties also include preparation of validation protocols, SOPs, written reports, and data presentations.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Perform Flow cytometry primarily, as well as, other immune assays
• Perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
• Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
• Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
• Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally
• Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.
• May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications