Immunology Lab Specialist: Flow Cytometry & Biomarker QC

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health, AG is seeking a scientifically motivated researcher to process clinical biospecimens and drive quality for translational studies in San Francisco. You will design and optimize flow cytometry panels, perform biomarker assays, and support genomics workflows, with an emphasis on GCLP compliance.

The role requires Master’s-level training, hands-on experience with spectral flow cytometry, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, medical laboratory science, or at least five to ten years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on laboratory research experience, including biological or clinical specimen processing.
• Experience with multicolor and/or spectral flow cytometry.
• Experience with sample preparation, QC, and laboratory documentation.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly, troubleshoot technical problems, manage multiple priorities, and meet project timelines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, aliquot, store, and track clinical research specimens following study protocols, GCLP principles, and institutional requirements.
• Perform, optimize, and troubleshoot multiparameter and spectral flow cytometry; develop panels, controls, QC procedures, compensation/spectral unmixing, and data analysis.
• Perform and optimize ELISA, MSD, Luminex, and Olink assays; evaluate performance and collaborate on biomarker strategies.
• Support 10x Genomics single-cell workflows, including cell preparation, viability, counting, and QC; perform cell culture as needed.
• Contribute to experimental design, SOPs, assay protocols, QC documentation, data analysis, and scientific reports; provide training.

Skills

Multicolor flow cytometry

Laboratory documentation

Independent problem solving

Teamwork and communication

Troubleshooting technical issues

Education

Master's degree in biology/related field

Tools

FlowJo

SpectroFlo

LDMS/ELR

Specimen-tracking systems

Job description

UCSF Health, AG is seeking a scientifically motivated researcher to process clinical biospecimens and drive quality for translational studies in San Francisco. You will design and optimize flow cytometry panels, perform biomarker assays, and support genomics workflows, with an emphasis on GCLP compliance.

The role requires Master’s-level training, hands-on experience with spectral flow cytometry, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and training of staff.