Senior Flow Cytometry & Cell Sorting Lead

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Associate Scientist or Lead Researcher to join the Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Shared Resource (FCCSSR).

The role focuses on cell sorting and providing technical support across the institution, with training provided for specialized instrumentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in flow cytometry, cell sorting, and high-parameter panel design, and will contribute to a collaborative, customer-focused team advancing life-saving

Qualifications

• Experience in flow cytometry, cell sorting, or high-parameter fluorescence panel design.
• Prior cell sorter operation is preferred but not required.
• Specialized training will be provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex cell sorting, including instrument setup, sample preparation, experimental optimization, troubleshooting, and post-sort quality assessment.
• Provide exceptional customer service to researchers, demonstrating patience, professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
• Work directly with researchers to understand their experimental objectives, assist with experimental planning, and provide guidance on sample preparation, fluorophore selection, high-parameter panel design, and appropriate controls.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced flow cytometry instruments, including cell sorters and analyzers, with increasing independence as specialized training is completed.
• Assist researchers with flow cytometry data analysis, compensation, spectral unmixing, and interpretation of experimental results.
• Take ownership of assigned instruments or operational responsibilities, including quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication of instrument-related issues.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to researchers and less-experienced team members as expertise develops.
• Collaborate with facility staff to coordinate cell sorting reservations, manage competing priorities, and ensure reliable and timely service delivery.
• Contribute to improvements in facility workflows, standard operating procedures, training materials, and the overall researcher experience.

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Associate Scientist or Lead Researcher to join the Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Shared Resource (FCCSSR).

The role focuses on cell sorting and providing technical support across the institution, with training provided for specialized instrumentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in flow cytometry, cell sorting, and high-parameter panel design, and will contribute to a collaborative, customer-focused team advancing life-saving