Scientist (Must Have Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture)

MillenniumSoft Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. in San Diego, CA, seeks an entry-level Scientist II specializing in flow cytometry and cell culture to join our R&D team on a 12-month contract.

The role focuses on developing and evaluating new reagents, executing complex experiments, analyzing data, and presenting findings at lab meetings. You will work in a fast-paced environment, contribute to milestone-driven projects, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in biology with 2+ years of industry experience; MS preferred.
• Experience designing, performing, and analyzing flow cytometry experiments.
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and ability to present results.

Responsibilities

• Execute flow cytometry experiments with multi-color panels.
• Analyze data independently and plan follow-up experiments.
• Present data at lab meetings and prepare technical reports.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in own area.
• Contribute to milestones across projects.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Team player

Education

BS in biology

MS preferred

Tools

BD FACS Diva

FlowJo

FCS Express

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position : Scientist (Must Have Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture)

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

pay rate:$20-30/hr

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Level Of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

• 3 Must haves on the resume: Flow cytometry, Cell culture, team player

Job Description

• Client, the leading provider of antibody reagents to the research immunology community, is seeking an outstanding Scientist II to join our highly motivated Research Development team.
• The Scientist II is responsible for the development and evaluation of new reagents and enhancements to existing reagents.
• The ability to execute scientific experiments of moderate to complex scope is key.
• The associate is expected to set up and execute these experiments, be independently detail oriented, skilled at data analysis and trouble shooting and will be accountable for preparing and presenting data at lab meetings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of experiments with varying complexity using multi-color Flow Cytometry.
• Independently analyze own research data, solve problems with minimal guidance and effectively plan follow up experiments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present data of moderate to high complexity within the team environment and with members from other teams.
• Assists in preparing technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses of assigned research projects.
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Keeps abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements.
• Promotes a safe work environment. Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Knowledge And Skills

• Requires experience designing, performing, and analyzing flow cytometry experiments, preferably on client flow cytometers (X20, LSRII, Canto).
• Desired software skills: BD FACS Diva, FlowJo, FCS Express, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal skills must be able to work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment to achieve organisational goals.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education And Experience

• Requires a BS in biology (or a related life science discipline) with minimum 2 years of industry experience. MS preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a flow cytometer