Senior Flow Cytometry Research Associate - Cambridge

Xtalks; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Beam Therapeutics is seeking a hands-on scientist in Cambridge, MA, to support internal and external research programs through flow cytometry and assay development. This role focuses on high-parameter analyses, cell sorting, data interpretation, and presenting results to the team.

You will operate and troubleshoot BD FACS platforms (Melody, Aria Fusion, Symphony S6), maintain electronic lab notebooks, and train colleagues in flow cytometry techniques while coordinating core lab logistics.

Qualifications

• Performing high-parameter flow cytometry analyses of hematopoietic stem and immune cell subsets.
• Designing and executing flow-based assay development for preclinical or translational research.
• Troubleshooting instrument performance and coordinating maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting all internal/external research programs.
• Execute specimen preparation, staining and sample acquisition of flow cytometric data.
• Perform cell sorting on BD FACS Melody, FACSAria Fusion or BD FACS Symphony S6.
• Design, plan, and execute assay development and/or platform development within the core flow cytometry group and cross-functionally.
• Perform flow data analyses and interpretation, and present data at group meetings.
• Maintain electronic notebook record of performed experiments.
• Provide basic training to researcher on various flow cytometers and cell sorters.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot instrument issues.
• Assist in coordinating core lab logistics (e.g. user scheduling, vendor/maintenance calls, etc.)

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell sorting

Data analysis

FlowJo

FCS Express

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's with 2+ years in biology or related field

Tools

BD FACS Melody

FACSAria Fusion

BD FACS Symphony S6

Job description

Beam Therapeutics is seeking a hands-on scientist in Cambridge, MA, to support internal and external research programs through flow cytometry and assay development. This role focuses on high-parameter analyses, cell sorting, data interpretation, and presenting results to the team.

You will operate and troubleshoot BD FACS platforms (Melody, Aria Fusion, Symphony S6), maintain electronic lab notebooks, and train colleagues in flow cytometry techniques while coordinating core lab logistics.