Flow Cytometry SRL Research Associate

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 66,228 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a skilled professional for a role focused on flow cytometry and cell sorting. The successful candidate will need to possess a PhD in life sciences and will directly operate flow cytometry equipment while training others and providing exceptional customer service.

This role involves conducting experiments, performing data analysis, and collaborating in a BSL-2/3 environment. The team member will contribute to published research and implement lab policies to ensure high standards of operation.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical and scientific expertise in flow cytometry and cell sorting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in executing flow cytometric projects.
• Strong foundation in human and murine cellular immunology.

Responsibilities

• Operate flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters, including QA/QC and scheduling.
• Train users for application-specific flow cytometry equipment operation.
• Perform flow cytometry experiments from sample prep to data analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Customer service

FlowJo software

Immunophenotyping

Data analysis

Education

PhD in life sciences

Job description

This position requires analytical skills to gain advanced technical and scientific expertise in flow cytometry and cell sorting. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate effectively with investigators in a BSL-2/3 research facility while providing outstanding customer service. Key tasks include operating flow cytometry equipment, training users and junior staff, conducting flow cytometry experiments, and analyzing and interpreting data. This position will report directly to the SRL Director for Flow Cytometry.

Education

• PhD in life sciences

Responsibilities

• Operate flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters, including instrument QA/QC and scheduling.
• Train users for application-specific flow cytometry equipment operation in BSL2/3 environment.
• Perform flow cytometry experiments from sample prep to data analysis.
• Guide users on experimental protocols, preparation of samples, analysis, and interpretation of data.
• Write and implement lab policies and standard operating protocols.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Work Experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in executing flow cytometric projects, including immunophenotyping, cell sorting, panel design, sample preparation, labeling, equipment operation, data analysis, interpretation, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Skilled in using FlowJo software.
• Strong foundation in human and murine cellular immunology.
• Published research papers in the field of flow cytometry.
• Possess excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Pay Range

Minimum salary: $66,228
Maximum salary: $80,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made on the basis of the best qualified candidate, without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.