Flow Cytometry Specialist II – Research Instrumentation

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Mid-level Shared Resources Specialist II for Flow Cytometry. You will support researchers, maintain instruments, and train users in flow cytometry techniques. The role offers growth within a collaborative, mission-driven lab environment.

You will calibrate instruments, assist in experimental design, and help develop panels while ensuring compliance and safety in a busy research setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent scientific experience in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years relevant experience; or Associate’s with 5+ years; or HS diploma with 7+ years relevant experience.
• Field of Education: biology or related science; experience can substitute degree.
• Experience in flow cytometry essential; knowledge of software and hardware tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support FC-SR leadership and researchers in flow cytometry operations.
• Develop and optimize multicolor panels for high-parameter data acquisition.
• Maintain and service FC-SR instrumentation; coordinate with service engineers as needed.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Instrument calibration

Training

Communication

Organization

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Associate's degree + 5 years experience

GED/HS diploma + 7 years experience

Life sciences background

Tools

FlowJo

SpectroFlo

DIVA

Chorus

BD Research Cloud

Cytek Cloud

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Mid-level Shared Resources Specialist II for Flow Cytometry. You will support researchers, maintain instruments, and train users in flow cytometry techniques. The role offers growth within a collaborative, mission-driven lab environment.

You will calibrate instruments, assist in experimental design, and help develop panels while ensuring compliance and safety in a busy research setting.