Immunology Lab Associate Specialist: Flow Cytometry

UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in San Francisco seeks an Associate Specialist to support the Core Immunology Laboratory. You will process clinical biospecimens, perform multicolor and spectral flow cytometry, and assist with immunoassays and biomarker analyses.

The role emphasizes quality control, GCLP compliance, data analysis, and training of lab personnel. Requires a Master’s degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience; salary range is $78,300–$91,100 annually.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, medical laboratory science required.
• Hands-on laboratory research experience in biospecimen processing and immunology.
• Experience with multicolor and/or spectral flow cytometry.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, manage priorities, and meet timelines.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, aliquot, store, and track clinical research specimens per protocols and GCLP.
• Perform multiparameter flow cytometry and data analysis; develop panels and QC procedures.
• Perform ELISA, MSD, Luminex, and Olink assays and evaluate performance.
• Support 10x Genomics single-cell workflows and cell culture as needed.
• Contribute to experimental design, SOPs, QC documentation, and training of staff.

Skills

Multicolor flow cytometry

Spectral flow cytometry

GCLP compliance

Data analysis

Cell culture

Assay development

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, medical laboratory science

Tools

FlowJo

SpectroFlo

LDMS

Specimen-tracking systems

Job description

UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in San Francisco seeks an Associate Specialist to support the Core Immunology Laboratory. You will process clinical biospecimens, perform multicolor and spectral flow cytometry, and assist with immunoassays and biomarker analyses.

The role emphasizes quality control, GCLP compliance, data analysis, and training of lab personnel. Requires a Master’s degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience; salary range is $78,300–$91,100 annually.