Flow Cytometry SRL Research Associate

Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation is seeking a skilled professional to operate flow cytometry equipment and collaborate with researchers in a BSL-2/3 environment. The candidate must have a PhD in life sciences and proven experience in flow cytometry, including data analysis and customer service.

This role involves training users, conducting experiments, and implementing lab policies, ensuring effective communication and teamwork in a dynamic research setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in flow cytometric projects.
• Strong foundation in human and murine cellular immunology.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain flow cytometry equipment.
• Train users on equipment operation and protocols.
• Analyze and interpret flow cytometry data.
• Write and implement lab policies and SOPs.
• Provide excellent customer service in a research environment.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Customer service

Collaborative skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in life sciences

Tools

FlowJo software

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