RESEARCH SPECIALIST II

CO2000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center's Flow Cytometry Core in Tampa, Florida seeks a Flow Cytometry Research Specialist to operate a multi‑user facility and assist investigators with optimizing cytometry experiments.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on lab experience, a BA/BS or MA/MS in a related field, and at least one year in core applications. The role requires training others, data analysis, and flexible scheduling to support core operations.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with basic laboratory and scientific methods.
• BA/BS in related scientific field with three (3) years’ experience in science related field and at least one (1) year in core specific applications OR BA/BS in related scientific field with two (2) years' experience in science related field with two (2) years in core specific applications.
• MA/MS in related scientific field with one (1) year experience in core specific applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations of a multi-user core facility, including quality control, routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on analyzer and sorter platforms.
• Proficient operation of modern flow cytometers and cell sorters (conventional and full-spectrum systems).
• Analyze flow cytometry data and assist researchers in interpreting results.
• Provide hands‑on training and ongoing support to users on instrument operation, experimental design, panel development, and flow cytometry software applications.
• Collaborate with investigators to design, execute, and optimize flow cytometry experiments tailored to their research needs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices to maintain reliable, reproducible results.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule to meet the facility’s operational demands.

Skills

Instrument operation

Laboratory techniques

Training others

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MA/MS in related field

Tools

Flow cytometers

Cell sorters

Flow cytometry software

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary The Moffitt Cancer Center Flow Cytometry Core (FCC) seeks an experienced Flow Cytometry Research Specialist to join our dynamic, collaborative team. Based in Tampa, Florida, the FCC is a state-of-the-art shared resource that supports innovative cancer research at one of the nation's leading NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Our core provides advanced flow cytometry services to a diverse community of investigators focused on cancer biology, immunology, and translational research. We seek an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and dependable professional who thrives in a service-oriented environment and is passionate about enabling high-impact scientific discoveries.

Position Highlights

The Research Specialist II should possess knowledge that will allow them to perform general laboratory techniques and follow established practices and protocols in the core facility. Performs assigned tasks and learns new procedures under minimal direction of senior staff. Must demonstrate the ability to assist and train clients in basic instrument operation. Must demonstrate the ability to apply related concepts in broadly defined means with minimal guidance. Attends in-house courses, seminars and workshops, related to core activities and cancer biology.

The Ideal Candidate

Hands-on experience with basic laboratory and scientific methods. MA/MS in related scientific field with a minimum of one (1) year experience in core specific applications. Research-based experience preferred. Master's Degree, Core related field of study with one year lab experience is preferred Core specific licensure and/or certifications Annual Human Subjects Training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations of a multi-user core facility, including quality control, routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on analyzer and sorter platforms.
• Proficient operation of modern flow cytometers and cell sorters (conventional and full-spectrum systems).
• Analyze flow cytometry data and assist researchers in interpreting results.
• Provide hands‑on training and ongoing support to users on instrument operation, experimental design, panel development, and flow cytometry software applications.
• Collaborate with investigators to design, execute, and optimize flow cytometry experiments tailored to their research needs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices to maintain reliable, reproducible results.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule to meet the facility’s operational demands.

Credentials and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Core related field of study. Must have three years lab experience and at least one year experience in core specific applications OR two years lab experience specific to core applications.
• BA/BS in related scientific field with three (3) years’ experience in science related field and at least one (1) year in core specific applications OR BA/BS in related scientific field with two (2) years' experience in science related field with two (2) years in core specific applications OR MA/MS in related scientific field with one (1) year experience in core specific applications.
• Hands‑on experience with basic laboratory and scientific methods.

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more.

Salary Range

$26.70 - $43.83 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job‑related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.