Automated Cell-Based Assays Postdoc Researcher

National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a postdoctoral associate to contribute to automated cell-based assay development within the Biosystems and Biomaterials Division. The role involves transferring experimental designs into automation programs for high-throughput cellular measurements.

The successful candidate will perform experiments, analyze data, publish manuscripts, and collaborate across disciplines while traveling for collaborations as needed.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field as listed.
• Experience with mammalian cell cultures, especially iPSCs.
• Experience writing and executing programs for automated lab systems.
• Interdisciplinary research in automated laboratory frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research on transferable cell-based manufacturing systems.
• Translate experimental designs into automated instrumentation programs.
• Design, execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the institute.
• Write and publish manuscripts for peer-reviewed/open-science outlets.
• Present findings at national conferences and meetings.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture (iPSCs)

Automated lab programming

Interdisciplinary research

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Synthetic Biology, or related field

Tools

Liquid handlers

Automated microscopes

Python

MATLAB

R

Excel

Job description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a postdoctoral associate to contribute to automated cell-based assay development within the Biosystems and Biomaterials Division. The role involves transferring experimental designs into automation programs for high-throughput cellular measurements.

The successful candidate will perform experiments, analyze data, publish manuscripts, and collaborate across disciplines while traveling for collaborations as needed.