Flow Cytometry Scientist — High-Dimensional Cell Analysis

Axle; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K match up to 5%

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Employee Referral Bonus

Healthcare FSA

Parking Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP

Transportation Reimbursement Account (

Job summary

Axle is seeking an outstanding Flow Cytometry Scientist to join our team in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on operating and maintaining cytometry instruments, training users, and supporting researchers with data interpretation and method development.

The candidate will contribute to GLP-compliant workflows, quality control, and development of new cytometry assays within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of demonstrated flow cytometry experience.
• BSL-2 experience; BSL-3 would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in basic laboratory techniques (sample prep, cell culture) and flow cytometry methods (immunophenotyping, cell cycle analysis).
• Experience in high-parameter flow cytometry, spectral flow cytometry or cell sorting is advantageous.
• Good understanding of laboratory biosafety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy facility and work in a team environment.
• Willingness to develop new methods expanding flow cytometry capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of facility operation, including flow cytometry analysis and cell sorting with emphasis on independent operation of instruments.
• Perform daily Quality Control and maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting of Flow Cytometry equipment.
• Provide support to researchers in operating instruments.
• Assist with user training and panel development.
• Perform sample preparation and staining for flow cytometry analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of SOPs and related GLP documents.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell sorting

Quality control

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

BD LSR II / FACSymphony instruments

Spectral flow cytometry

Flow cytometry data analysis software

Job description

Axle is seeking an outstanding Flow Cytometry Scientist to join our team in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on operating and maintaining cytometry instruments, training users, and supporting researchers with data interpretation and method development.

The candidate will contribute to GLP-compliant workflows, quality control, and development of new cytometry assays within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.