Clinical Research - Flow Cytometrist 1

Syneos Health, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401k company match

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Syneos Health, Inc. is seeking a Flow Cytometrist I located in New Jersey. This role involves supporting clinical study assays, operating flow cytometry instruments, and maintaining high standards of documentation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Immunology and have hands-on laboratory experience. Effective communication and teamwork are essential in this collaborative, regulated laboratory setting. Benefits include health insurance, 401k match, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience (internship, co-op, or early industry experience).
• Foundational experience with flow cytometry (sample preparation, acquisition, or basic operation).
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous documentation habits.
• Comfort working in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and logging clinical specimens with accuracy.
• Processing samples for analysis or storage according to protocol.
• Operating flow cytometry instruments under established procedures.
• Executing structured, high-throughput assay workflows.
• Applying validated analysis templates to generate consistent datasets.
• Maintaining inspection-ready documentation in alignment with SOPs and quality standards.
• Supporting general lab operations to ensure smooth workflow.
• Completing required training and demonstrating assay competency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Immunology, or related field

Tools

FlowJo

FCS Express

Job description

Updated: Yesterday

Location: USA-NJ-Client

Job ID: 25108520

Job Responsibilities

As a Flow Cytometrist I, you will support clinical study assays and daily laboratory operations by:

• Receiving and logging clinical specimens with accuracy.
• Processing samples for analysis or storage according to protocol.
• Operating flow cytometry instruments under established procedures.
• Executing structured, high‑throughput assay workflows.
• Applying validated analysis templates to generate consistent datasets.
• Maintaining inspection‑ready documentation in alignment with SOPs and quality standards.
• Supporting general lab operations to ensure smooth workflow.
• Completing required training and demonstrating assay competency.

The Environment & Team Culture

This is a highly collaborative, sponsor‑embedded clinical laboratory setting. Teamwork is essential to lab success.

You will work closely with scientific and operational colleagues daily, in a setting that values open communication and mutual respect, shared accountability, structured training, mentorship from experienced scientists, and a team‑first mindset where everyone contributes.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Immunology, or a related scientific field.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience (internship, co‑op, or early industry experience).
• Foundational experience with flow cytometry (sample preparation, acquisition, or basic operation).
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous documentation habits.
• Comfort working in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Highly Preferred:

• Industry, CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical laboratory experience.
• Exposure to immunology coursework or research.
• Experience with assay execution or validation.
• Familiarity with FlowJo, FCS Express, or similar analysis software.
• Experience using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
• Experience working within GLP/GCP‑aligned environments.

Benefits

Benefits may include a company car or car allowance, health benefits (medical, dental and vision), company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, commissions or bonuses based on performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Eligibility for paid sick time may vary by location according to applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Contact Information

Phone: 919‑876‑9300
Fax: 919‑876‑9360
Toll‑Free: 866‑462‑7373