Associate Scientist - Flow Cytometry & Immune Assays

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group seeks an Associate Scientist to participate in flow cytometry projects, including assay development, validation, and execution. You will perform assays according to SOPs, support new procedures, and mentor junior staff.

You may also work on other cell-based assays and contribute to reports and presentations. Responsibilities include data analysis, SOP documentation, and presenting findings at meetings or in publications.

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
• 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
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist in 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

Skills

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Communication

Computational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

GraphPad Prism

Diva

FlowJo

Job description

Precision Medicine Group seeks an Associate Scientist to participate in flow cytometry projects, including assay development, validation, and execution. You will perform assays according to SOPs, support new procedures, and mentor junior staff.

You may also work on other cell-based assays and contribute to reports and presentations. Responsibilities include data analysis, SOP documentation, and presenting findings at meetings or in publications.