Senior Flow Cytometry Lab Operations Specialist
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Job summary
Gilead Sciences seeks a Senior Lab Ops Specialist, Flow Cytometry to join the Flow Cytometry Core in the Research Department. You will support daily core operations, ensuring high-functioning labs for Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology programs.
The role requires leadership in instrument upkeep, method development, and training of core users, with emphasis on quality and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; 5+ years in flow cytometry.
- Master's degree in life sciences or related field; 3+ years in flow cytometry.
- Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to resolve assay and instrumentation issues.
- Excellent verbal, technical, and interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation; perform startup, shutdown, daily cleaning, and QC procedures.
- Train and advise users on conventional, spectral, and imaging cytometry platforms; perform cell sorting.
- Troubleshoot flow-based assays and assist with lab inventory and automation.
- Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and cleaning for optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex instrumentation issues; coordinate with field engineers.
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Job description
Gilead Sciences seeks a Senior Lab Ops Specialist, Flow Cytometry to join the Flow Cytometry Core in the Research Department. You will support daily core operations, ensuring high-functioning labs for Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology programs.
The role requires leadership in instrument upkeep, method development, and training of core users, with emphasis on quality and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
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