Associate Scientist, Flow Cytometry & Automated Analysis

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC in Lombard, IL is seeking an Associate Scientist to develop and optimize flow cytometry assays on the Accellix platform and to support automated analysis software.

Responsibilities include assay development, verification/validation, GMP documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing for tech transfer. Strong data analysis skills and experience with FlowJo are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry required.
• 2+ years in designing and executing flow cytometry assays, including antibody titrations.
• HS diploma with 6+ years in flow cytometry assay design and data analysis acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify flow cytometry assay panels on the Accellix platform; optimize formulations and protocols.
• Collaborate across functions; verify and validate assays per plans.
• Provide analysis and feedback for automated analysis software.
• Follow GMP; document procedures and maintain lab inventory.
• Draft/edit protocols for assay kit manufacturing and QC; support tech transfer.
• Present project updates and brainstorm with team and external audiences.
• Foster strong lab collaboration; manage priorities and communication.
• Characterize assays with verification/validation studies.
• Adhere to quality procedures and company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Experimental design

Data analysis

Documentation (GDP)

MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry

HS diploma or GED with 6+ years in flow cytometry

Tools

FlowJo

Job description

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC in Lombard, IL is seeking an Associate Scientist to develop and optimize flow cytometry assays on the Accellix platform and to support automated analysis software.

Responsibilities include assay development, verification/validation, GMP documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing for tech transfer. Strong data analysis skills and experience with FlowJo are required.