Position Summary:
The Associate Scientist will be participate in flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and execution in a timely manner. Perform assays according to SOPs and support development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. May perform other cell based assays. Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff, as a part of a matrix. Duties also include preparation of validation protocols, SOPs, written reports, and data presentations.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
- Perform Flow cytometry primarily, as well as, other immune assays
- Perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
- Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
- Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
- Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
- Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally
- Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.
- May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or related field with 2+ years’ relevant lab experience or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry or related field with 8+ years’ relevant lab experience
Other Required:
- Experience with flow cytometry assays using both whole blood or isolated cells
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
- The ability to organize and analyze data and assist in preparation of reports
- Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and Flowjo
- Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
- Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands
- The ability to see and differentiate between colors on the full color spectrum
- Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
- Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Other Preferred:
- A solid understanding of current GLP, GDP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
- Experience with FACS techniques
- Experience in cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, as well as, ELISpot, ELISA, MSD, and/or Luminex
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with at least 8 years of relevant laboratory experience
- Experience performing flow cytometry assays using whole blood or isolated cells
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, computational, data analysis, judgment, and discretion skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, FACSDiva, and FlowJo preferred
- Ability to differentiate colors across the full color spectrum
- Ability to lift 1–15 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds overhead with assistance, and perform required physical laboratory activities
- Fluent English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension
- Understanding of GLP, GDP, CAP/CLIA, or ISO standards
- Experience with FACS techniques
- Experience with cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, ELISpot, ELISA, MSD, or Luminex
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA/FSA options, plus disability and life insurance, forming a comprehensive core package. The lineup is presented as robust across wellbeing, time off, and financial security categories.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO and paid holidays, along with paid parental leave and adoption assistance. These offerings are positioned as part of a well-rounded benefits suite in the U.S. with similar cores noted in Canada.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match in the U.S. and a group retirement plan in Canada. These elements help establish a competitive total rewards foundation.
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We founded Precision Medicine Group in 2012 because we believed there was a transformational opportunity to improve the process of bringing new drugs to market. It involves utilizing technology, data, and human expertise. It is a big challenge that requires diverse talents. Our model involves both nurturing and investing organically and acquiring capabilities that we do not have but critically need. Our core executive team is anchored to this model, building life science services that address fundamental changes in healthcare that are necessary for health and outcomes improvement.
