Senior Scientist, Spectral Flow Cytometry Lead

ICON; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist (Sr. Research Scientist) to lead and conduct research advancing clinical trials and therapeutic modalities in Lenexa, Kansas.

This onsite role requires strong method development in flow cytometry and spectral flow, with experience managing sponsor programs and client communications. The successful candidate will mentor junior scientists, design assays, validate methods, and ensure timely, GLP-compliant work.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Spectral flow cytometry experience.
• 10–15 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• MS or PhD with applicable research in a relevant scientific field, preferred.
• Presenter/Publisher in regulated relevant field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead method development and validation for flow cytometry testing of preclinical and clinical specimens.
• Oversee transfer of robust flow cytometry methods for bioanalytical testing.
• Mentor junior scientists and advise on developed methods.
• Review and approve data of other scientists.
• Communicate status and results to management and sponsors.
• Lead client communications regarding project status.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Spectral Flow Cytometry

Panel design

Gating strategy design

Cytometry software

Education

MS or PhD with applicable research

Tools

FACSDiva

FCS Express

Job description

ICON is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist (Sr. Research Scientist) to lead and conduct research advancing clinical trials and therapeutic modalities in Lenexa, Kansas.

This onsite role requires strong method development in flow cytometry and spectral flow, with experience managing sponsor programs and client communications. The successful candidate will mentor junior scientists, design assays, validate methods, and ensure timely, GLP-compliant work.