Scientist
Spectraforce
South San Francisco, California
4 hours ago
Job Description
Description:
Scientist
12 Months
South San Francisco, CA, 94080
Seeking a highly motivated flow cytometry scientist to join theFlow Lab team in managing the day-to-day activities of the Flow Cytometry Core Lab. This position requires advanced technical expertise and the ability to provide highly complex multi-parameter flow cytometry and multi-dimensional sorting support to Discovery, Translational, and Clinical research in Oncology. The successful candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills, be a team player, and biology or related field. This individual will work closely with multiple principal investigators, pathologists, and clinical research scientists to ensure accurate, relevant, and reproducible data.
Key Responsibilities:
• Be responsible for day-to-day flow cytometer instruments operation and lab organization.
• Implement routine QC and maintenance procedures on a regularly basis. Perform instrument troubleshooting when needed.
• Maintain and document daily Core activities. Adhere to implemented electronic record keeping, and data management systems.
• Work as part of a highly collaborative team. Conduct laboratory experiments to characterize and optimize flow cytometric assays.
• Provide advanced technical skills in the application of flow cytometry/cell sorting technologies to solve research problems to advance Discovery, Translational, and Clinical research pipeline in Oncology.
• Independently and consistently execute highly complex sorting experiments, while maintaining a clean and aseptic cell sorting environment.
• Design, optimize, and execute high-parameter flow cytometry experiments following the best practices of the field.
• Develop and deliver scientific reports in the form of oral presentation and writing.
• Consult and train researchers in operation of flow cytometry analyzers, cell sorters, and data analysis.
• Aid development of new flow cytometry experimental assays, execution, and data interpretation.
• Maintain an advanced level of scientific knowledge and keep up with current developments and trends in the field of flow cytometry.
• Opportunity for collaborative work with other groups across scientific disciplines; maintain close communication with cross-functional teams to plan and execute assays in flow cytometry-related research projects.
Minimum Qualifications
• BS or MS in biology or related field with 2 years (BS), or 1+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and multitasking capabilities.
• Previous cell and molecular biology research laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of lab safety procedures and requirements, and waste disposal guidelines.
• Maintain detailed and organized experimental records.
• Ability to conduct and report on scientific experiments and findings.
• Ability to safely handle potentially biohazardous materials.
• Some light lifting (20L) on a regular basis.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong preference towards candidate with 2+ years of flow cytometry experience in a Core facility or Shared Resource environment.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting flow cytometers, both hardware and software.
• Technical skills in performing multiparameter flow cytometry and analyzing the data.
• Technical skills in cell culturing, working in aseptic conditions, sample preparation and cell staining.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and optimizing cell-based assays.
• Work independently and multitask under fixed timelines.
• Agile and adaptable to contribute on various projects outside of his/her own and collaborate with partners from all relevant functions.
• Proactively support the team by being a team player and foster strong cross-team and cross-functional collaborations.
• Prior experience with various flow cytometry instruments: BD, Cytek, Beckman Coulter, Sony, BioRad.
• Prior experience with various flow cytometric analytical software including: FACSDiva, SpectroFlo, NxT, Everest, FlowJo, FCS Express, OMIQ.
• Cytometry Certification SCYM(ASCP)CM
• Prior experience in Customer service activities.
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position?
1. BS or MS in biology or related field with 2 years (BS), or 1+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience.
2. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
3. Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and multitasking capabilities.
4. Maintain detailed and organized experimental records.
5. Strong preference towards candidate with 2+ years of flow cytometry experience.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $35.00/hr.
Scientist
12 Months
South San Francisco, CA, 94080
Seeking a highly motivated flow cytometry scientist to join theFlow Lab team in managing the day-to-day activities of the Flow Cytometry Core Lab. This position requires advanced technical expertise and the ability to provide highly complex multi-parameter flow cytometry and multi-dimensional sorting support to Discovery, Translational, and Clinical research in Oncology. The successful candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills, be a team player, and biology or related field. This individual will work closely with multiple principal investigators, pathologists, and clinical research scientists to ensure accurate, relevant, and reproducible data.
Key Responsibilities:
• Be responsible for day-to-day flow cytometer instruments operation and lab organization.
• Implement routine QC and maintenance procedures on a regularly basis. Perform instrument troubleshooting when needed.
• Maintain and document daily Core activities. Adhere to implemented electronic record keeping, and data management systems.
• Work as part of a highly collaborative team. Conduct laboratory experiments to characterize and optimize flow cytometric assays.
• Provide advanced technical skills in the application of flow cytometry/cell sorting technologies to solve research problems to advance Discovery, Translational, and Clinical research pipeline in Oncology.
• Independently and consistently execute highly complex sorting experiments, while maintaining a clean and aseptic cell sorting environment.
• Design, optimize, and execute high-parameter flow cytometry experiments following the best practices of the field.
• Develop and deliver scientific reports in the form of oral presentation and writing.
• Consult and train researchers in operation of flow cytometry analyzers, cell sorters, and data analysis.
• Aid development of new flow cytometry experimental assays, execution, and data interpretation.
• Maintain an advanced level of scientific knowledge and keep up with current developments and trends in the field of flow cytometry.
• Opportunity for collaborative work with other groups across scientific disciplines; maintain close communication with cross-functional teams to plan and execute assays in flow cytometry-related research projects.
Minimum Qualifications
• BS or MS in biology or related field with 2 years (BS), or 1+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and multitasking capabilities.
• Previous cell and molecular biology research laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of lab safety procedures and requirements, and waste disposal guidelines.
• Maintain detailed and organized experimental records.
• Ability to conduct and report on scientific experiments and findings.
• Ability to safely handle potentially biohazardous materials.
• Some light lifting (20L) on a regular basis.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong preference towards candidate with 2+ years of flow cytometry experience in a Core facility or Shared Resource environment.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting flow cytometers, both hardware and software.
• Technical skills in performing multiparameter flow cytometry and analyzing the data.
• Technical skills in cell culturing, working in aseptic conditions, sample preparation and cell staining.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and optimizing cell-based assays.
• Work independently and multitask under fixed timelines.
• Agile and adaptable to contribute on various projects outside of his/her own and collaborate with partners from all relevant functions.
• Proactively support the team by being a team player and foster strong cross-team and cross-functional collaborations.
• Prior experience with various flow cytometry instruments: BD, Cytek, Beckman Coulter, Sony, BioRad.
• Prior experience with various flow cytometric analytical software including: FACSDiva, SpectroFlo, NxT, Everest, FlowJo, FCS Express, OMIQ.
• Cytometry Certification SCYM(ASCP)CM
• Prior experience in Customer service activities.
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position?
1. BS or MS in biology or related field with 2 years (BS), or 1+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience.
2. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
3. Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and multitasking capabilities.
4. Maintain detailed and organized experimental records.
5. Strong preference towards candidate with 2+ years of flow cytometry experience.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $35.00/hr.