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Pay Range - $35 to $40/hr. (negotiable)

Job Description:
Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate to join the flow cytometry core team within the Research department.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the flow cytometry core and maintaining a high-functioning laboratory capable of meeting the needs of Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology therapeutic discovery groups.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, monthly and daily cleaning and QC, training and advising on the use of instrumentation, performing cell sorts.
• S/he will also be involved in the development, validation, and troubleshooting flow-based assays that will improve our understanding of disease pathobiology.
• Direct experience in flow cytometry is desirable for this role, however training will be provided to advance this skillset.

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, training on specific instruments will be offered
• 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
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

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 is considered a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize assays as needed, identifying and applying novel techniques or protocols from the scientific literature
• 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, knowledge in Windows-based systems and able to learn new software and hardware quickly

Required Years of Experience:

• Top 3 Required Skill Sets: communication/collaboration, team-player, fast-learner
• Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: flow cytometry, cell sorting, immunophenotyping