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Salary: USD 83,200 - 124,800 / annual
Precision for Medicine is seeking an Associate Scientist to lead flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and execution. You will perform assays according to SOPs, support development of new procedures, and improve existing SOPs. The role includes performing cell-based assays, providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff in a matrix structure, and preparing validation protocols, SOPs, written reports, and data presentations.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform flow cytometry and other immune assays independently and accurately
- Analyze and present experimental data
- Assist in establishing and improving laboratory procedures and SOP documentation
- Identify, update, and implement emerging laboratory techniques
- Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
- Act as a scientific resource to external clients and internal teams
- Assist with writing, reviewing, and editing contract and grant applications/proposals
- Present completed work at scientific meetings and in publications
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff
Requirements:
Minimum education and experience (one of the following):
- Master's Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or related field with 2+ years of relevant lab experience, OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or related field with 8+ years of relevant lab experience
Required skills and experience:
- Hands-on experience with flow cytometry assays using both whole blood and isolated cells
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to organize and analyze data and assist in preparation of reports
- Strong computational skills, preferably with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and FlowJo
- Excellent judgment and discretion
- Ability to see and differentiate between colors on the full color spectrum
- Ability to lift and carry 1-15 lbs; lift up to 50 lbs overhead with assistance
- Frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity
- May be exposed to cold freezer environments (−20°C to −196°C)
- Fluent in English (read, write, speak, comprehend)
- Extended work hours occasionally required
Preferred qualifications:
- Solid understanding of current GLP, GDP, or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
- Experience with FACS techniques
- Experience in cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, ELISpot, ELISA, MSD, and/or Luminex assays
