Job Details
Posted 29 April, 2026
Job Id: 627591
Scientist
Job Description
Target PR Range: 29-39/hr DOE
Job Details: Responsible for operating and maintaining flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters, including instrument setup, quality control, monitoring runs, and routine maintenance. Designs and optimizes multiparameter panels for conventional and full-spectrum cytometry. Provides user training and support in a high-throughput shared lab environment while ensuring compliance with BSL-2+ safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
The worker will support flow cytometry operations, including:
* Cell sorting support
* Starting up and shutting down cytometers
* Monitoring cell sorts during operation
* Instrument cleaning and routine maintenance
* Monthly maintenance involving fluidics/PBS/saline systems
* Supporting analyzer-only cytometers
* Troubleshooting clogs or instrument issues
* Helping users complete experiments successfully
* Proactively checking in with scientists and lab users
The role includes manual/physical work, including handling cytometer waste up to approximately 25 pounds.
Required / Strongly Preferred Skills
* Flow cytometry experience
* Cell sorting experience
* Experience with analyzers and sorters
* Familiarity with conventional and spectral cytometry
* Basic troubleshooting of cytometer issues
* Comfort supporting users in a shared-resource or service-based lab
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work with scientists under time-sensitive situations
* Proactive, service-oriented mindset
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