Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry

Precision Medicine Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group is seeking an Associate Scientist to work on flow cytometry projects, develop and validate assays, and execute experiments in a fast-paced environment in Frederick, MD. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to SOP development and data presentations.

The role emphasizes strong data analysis, report preparation, and collaboration with clients and internal teams. A discretionary annual bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Life Sciences with 2+ years of lab experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of lab experience.
• Experience with flow cytometry using whole blood or isolated cells.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform flow cytometry primarily, as well as other immune assays.
• Perform experiments, independently 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.
• Assist with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals.
• May present completed work at scientific meetings and in publications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

SOP writing

Mentoring

Computational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

FlowJo

Diva

GraphPad Prism

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or related field with 2+ years’ relevant lab experience or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or related field with 8+ years’ relevant lab experience

Other Required:

• Experience with flow cytometry assays using both whole blood or isolated cells
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
• The ability to organize and analyze data and assist in preparation of 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 -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Other Preferred:

• A solid understanding of current GLP, GDP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
• Experience with FACS techniques
• Experience in cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, as well as, ELISpot, ELISA, MSD, and/or Luminex

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$83,200 - $124,800 USD

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