Flow cytometry Scientist

Artech Information System LLC; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company is seeking an experienced cell biologist/immunologist to join their state-of-the-art laboratory in Andover. The role involves performing detailed immune-phenotyping and phospho-signaling assays. Candidates should have a BS/MS in immunology or cell biology, with 3-6 years of relevant laboratory experience. Strong expertise in flow cytometry and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers a collaborative work environment and the opportunity to contribute to vital research projects.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in laboratory work in an academic or industry setting.
• Experience with cell biological techniques including cell isolation and immune-staining.
• Expertise in operation and maintenance of flow cytometers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stain cells for various assays.
• Run flow assays with minimal supervision, involving method development.
• Conduct operations and maintenance of flow cytometers.

Skills

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in immunology or cell biology

Tools

FlowJo

Cytobank

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

REQUIREMENTS

BS/MS level education in immunology, cell biology or related fields required 3-6 years of experience in laboratory work in academic or industry setting

Extensive experience with cell biological techniques such as cell culture (cell lines as well as primary immune cells), cell isolation from human blood and mouse tissues, immune-staining for multi-color flow assays is required

Expertise in the operation and maintenance of flow cytometers

Experience with flow data analysis using FlowJo or

Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix-environment

Strong data organization and analysis skills

Strong communication skills and abilities work in a fast-paced matrix environment

This candidate will assist in all aspects of cytometry support for portfolio in PDM-Biomarkers. See attached job description for more details

Job Focus

A position is available for a skilled cell biologist/immunologist to join a state-of-the-art cellular biomarker-biomeasures laboratory in PDM, Andover. Expertise in cellular and functional assays using flow cytometry, cell culture and other immunological assays is required. The lab based role entails performing deep immune-phenotyping and phospho-signaling assays of human, mouse and cynomolgus cells, receptor quantification, receptor internalization, and receptor occupancy to support portfolio projects. This position requires deep knowledge of human and mouse immunology, proven expertise in multi-color flow cytometry and biochemical techniques (antibody conjugation to fluorochromes) and a strong background in quantitative cell biology,. The candidate will participate in all phases of laboratory operations including sample preparation, hand-on operation of flow cytometers, assay execution, instrument maintenance, data acquisition and reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and stain cells for receptor quantification, receptor internalization kinetics, immune-phenotyping, functional assays and microscopy

Run flow assays under minimal supervision; initiative in method development is expected.

Independently carry out daily operation, calibration, maintenance, and trouble shooting of flow cytometers and time-lapse microscopes.

Help in assay and reagent development, sample preparation and analysis for biomarker discovery using mass cytometry (CyTOF)

Additional Skills

BS/MS level education in immunology, cell biology or related fields required 3-6 years of experience in laboratory work in academic or industry setting

Extensive experience with cell biological techniques such as cell culture (cell lines as well as primary immune cells), cell isolation from human blood and mouse tissues, immune-staining for multi-color flow assays is required

Expertise in the operation and maintenance of flow cytometers

Experience with flow data analysis using FlowJo or Cytobank

Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix-environment

Strong data organization and analysis skills

Strong communication skills and abilities work in a fast-paced matrix environment