Biomarker Scientist

Mindlance; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking an individual to assist the Lead Biomarker Scientist in New Haven. Responsibilities include developing and validating biomarker assays and performing flow cytometry operations. Candidates should hold an MS or BS in Biology/BioChemistry/Medical Technology with relevant experience in laboratory settings. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in software like FlowJo are preferred. This role requires adherence to quality control protocols and comprehensive reporting of results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of MS in relevant field plus 1 year experience or BS plus 3 years experience.
• Experience in ELISpot Assays is a plus.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and validation of biomarker assays.
• Perform operations on flow cytometers.
• Conduct quality control checks on laboratory instruments.
• Analyze and document experimental results.
• Complete required training.

Skills

Flow Cytometry Operation

Sample Preparation

Quality Control

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Data Entry

Experimental SOP Writing

Education

MS in Biology/BioChemistry/Medical Technology

BS in Biology/BioChemistry/Medical Technology

Tools

FACSCanto Flow Cytometer

FACSDiva Software

FlowJo Software

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Lead Biomarker Scientist to develop, optimize, validate, and perform FACS-based and other biomarker assays to support studies in New Haven CRU and external protocols if needed.
• Perform general flow cytometry operation, including sample preparation and analysis. Experience in FACSCanto Flow Cytometer and FACSDiva software.
• Perform quality control checks on Flow Cytometers and other Laboratory instruments, reagents, and techniques.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate and trouble shoot Flow cytometers and other Laboratory instruments according to SOPs.
• Maintain quality control and calibration logs of all Flow Cytometers.
• Analyze, summarize and document experimental results.
• Perform data entry using laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Write experimental SOPs.
• Update Biomarker Lead on the status, results and problems in method development and performance of the assays.
• Complete all NHCRU/Client required training.
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Possess multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Experience in ELISpot Assays and FlowJo software a plus.

Qualifications

Minimum of either

• MS in Biology/BioChemistry/Medical Technology plus 1 year of relevant experience
• BS in Biology/BioChemistry/Medical Technology or 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

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