Flow Cytometry Core Manager: Lead Instrumentation & Training

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Flow Cytometry Specialist, Manager to lead the Kendall Square core in Cambridge, MA.

This 12-month contract role requires hands-on instrument ownership across conventional, spectral, imaging, and cell sorting platforms, with primary duties in operation, maintenance, and user support. The successful candidate will train users, design panels, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate vendor services while ensuring data quality and rigorous record-keeping in a

Qualifications

• Expertise in multiparameter panel design and data analysis with FlowJo.
• Experience operating cell sorters (Sony SH800S) and spectral flow cytometers.
• Strong organizational skills and service mindset for a busy core facility.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and maintaining instrument inventory.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain six flow cytometry instruments and perform preventive maintenance.
• Provide user training and onboarding for site researchers.
• Design panels and assist with compensation and spectral unmixing.
• Support sample workflow and data analysis as needed.
• Coordinate vendor service and manage reagent inventory.

Skills

multiparameter panel design

antibody titration

data analysis (FlowJo)

cell sorters operation

spectral flow cytometry

instrument maintenance

Education

MS in Immunology or related

BS in related field

Tools

Sony SH800S Cell Sorter

NovoCyte Opteon Spectral Flow Cytometer

Thermo Fisher Attune CytPix

Client FACSLyric

FlowJo

GraphPad Prism

Benchling

Job description

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Flow Cytometry Specialist, Manager to lead the Kendall Square core in Cambridge, MA.

This 12-month contract role requires hands-on instrument ownership across conventional, spectral, imaging, and cell sorting platforms, with primary duties in operation, maintenance, and user support. The successful candidate will train users, design panels, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate vendor services while ensuring data quality and rigorous record-keeping in a