Flow Cytometry Scientist, PRECISION FOR MEDICINE, Frederick, MD
PRECISION FOR MEDICINE -
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Frederick, MD,
US
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Flow Cytometry Scientist
Date Posted: 2024-05-14
Job description
Precision for Medicine is the first global precision medicine clinical research services organization, purpose-built to improve the clinical research and development process for new therapeutics. Our novel approach integrates clinical operations excellence, with laboratory expertise, and advanced data sciences to inform every step. We apply our expertise to trials at all stages-from early development through approval-with embedded experience in oncology and rare disease. With over 2000 dedicated professionals and 35 offices worldwide, we stand ready to help accelerate life-changing treatments anywhere around the globe.
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.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Perform Flow cytometry primarily, as well as, other immune assays
Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
High quality output is essential with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics
Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
Responsible for trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems
Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise
Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses
Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally
Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.
Assists with writing and publishing papers, abstracts, techniques/or chapters to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company
May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
Master's Degree in life sciences or other relevant field
5 years of relevant laboratory experience
Other Required:
Expert level flow cytometry skills using both whole blood and isolated cells
Demonstrated skills in monitoring cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, as well as, ELISpot, ELISA and MSD
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports
Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and FlowJo
Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands
The ability to see and differentiate between colors on the full color spectrum
Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20 C -196 C)
Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Preferred:
A solid understanding of current GLP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
Demonstrated skills with assays used for immunophenotyping such as primary cell based assays, ELISpot, ELISA and Mesoscale
Experience with cell sorting techniques
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