Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate III to join the flow cytometry core team. The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the flow cytometry core labs and maintaining a high-functioning laboratory capable of meeting the needs of Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology therapeutic areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, startup, shutdown, daily cleaning and QC of equipment, training and advising on the use of instrumentation, performing cell sorts. S/he will also be involved in troubleshooting flow-based assays that will improve our understanding of disease pathobiology, help with lab inventory and ordering of reagents, instrument booking platform, etc. Direct experience in flow cytometry and cell sorting are required for this role.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, interface with field engineers

• Perform multiparameter cell sorting - set up the sorter and/or operate the sorter for users, optimize cell sorting conditions for given assays

• Share best practice in flow cytometry and provide guidance on panel design and optimization

• Execute experiments aimed at validating standard operating procedures for flow cytometry assays

• Assist and train flow core users in the flow technologies we host, as well, with experiment design and analysis

• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

Skills

flow cytometry, cell-sorting, cell biology, immunology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous industry and/or flow cytometry core setting experience desired

• Basic cell biology and immunology knowledge and technical expertise in performing cell-based assays

• Flow Cytometry experience is required, especially cell sorting and use of BD instrumentation (Fortessa, and Aria)

• Ability to troubleshoot assays and instrumentation as needed, identifying and applying knowledge, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required

• Highly collaborative, fast-learner, able to maintain productive cross-functional interactions, think critically, and work resourcefully to resolve problems as they arise

• Excellent computer skills, knowledgeable in Windows-based systems and able to learn new software and hardware quickly

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53.07 - $53.07

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Foster City,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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