Automation & Flow Cytometry Research Associate

Spectraforce Technologies; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Foster City, CA seeks a Research Associate I to support automation and flow cytometry core functions for next-generation cell therapy programs. The role involves hands-on lab work, data generation, and collaboration across teams.

You will perform assay development, QC of flow cytometry, and mammalian cell culture while managing inventory and presenting findings. A biology degree with relevant experience qualifies you for this entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6 months to 1 year of biology-related experience or equivalent.
• Master's degree in biology-related field, 0 years of experience.
• Knowledge of automated liquid handling and flow cytometry basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize automation assays to support high-throughput cell-based assays
• Generate robust and high-quality experimental data
• Troubleshoot automation systems and liquid handlers including Bravo, Assist Plus, Mantis
• Perform flow cytometry QC, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Support flow cytometry assay workflows and instrumentation
• Conduct aseptic mammalian cell culture and maintain cell lines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage lab inventory
• Present findings in team meetings

Skills

Automation

Flow cytometry

Mammalian cell culture

Organization

Ownership mindset

Collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology-related field

Master's degree in biology-related field

Molecular Biology

Immunology

Cell Biology

Tools

Benchling

MS Office

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies in Foster City, CA seeks a Research Associate I to support automation and flow cytometry core functions for next-generation cell therapy programs. The role involves hands-on lab work, data generation, and collaboration across teams.

You will perform assay development, QC of flow cytometry, and mammalian cell culture while managing inventory and presenting findings. A biology degree with relevant experience qualifies you for this entry-level position.