Associate Scientific Specialist

• Perform general and routine on FACS equipment maintenance, timely instrument start-up/shutdown, QC/QA of cytometers following documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and generate new SOPs if necessary  

• Identifies and leads efforts related to equipment troubleshooting and fixing routine FACS equipment issues.  

• Keeping track of & ordering of basic supplies, helping to coordinate service visits by technicians (contacting / scheduling non-routine instrument maintenance and repair).  

• Assist with scheduling & calendar management, operation of cytometers & sorters on behalf of users  

• Responds to queries, communications, and workflows with flow labs to ensure consistency and timely resolution  

• Identifies and leads efforts related to troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times  

• Become familiar with all software used in the facility such as Benchling and assist facility users in learning to use this software  

• Supports management in daily workload completion and review process 

• Perform routine fluorescence compensation procedure as directed by management. 

• Understand common biological applications, cell handling techniques, and reagents used by researchers and assist them in sample prep or common instrument issues as requested by management.  

Critical Skills: 

• Comprehensive understanding of how the flow cytometer and FACS instruments work.  

• Attention to detail and understanding of the basic laboratory environment 

• Excellent organizational skills; ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently 

• Ability to follow oral and written directions 

• Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training 

• Ability to work independently 

Basic Qualifications:   

• High School Diploma

• 0-2 years of experience in a scientific or lab environment.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Associate Degree

• Experience with training & teaching others 

• A highly qualified candidate will have experience with one or more of the following instrumentation systems: Sony SH800 FACS, BD FACSAria, BD Symphony, Cytek Aurora, ACEA Novocyte 

• Basic experience with MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

Working Environment: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time 

• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite  

• Frequently use tools, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.  

• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the instrument/equipment), distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.  

• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer 

• Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory. 

• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high. 

• Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations.