Full Time
Illinois
Posted 2 years ago

Cell Biologist – Flow Cytometry

Job Description

Responsible for the execution and analysis of experiments and analytical procedures. Display a technological orientation in designing, executing and interpreting experiments and analytical procedures. Investigate basic technical problems with instrumentation and software used during analysis. Independently performs routine scientific procedures and experiments after initial guidance and planning. Plan and prioritize concurrent experimental procedures. Integrate, compile, and tabulate data and assist supervisor in the analysis and interpretation of the results. May provide oral presentations on results to other department members. Work under active supervision. Follow established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy. Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects

This Cell biologist will support flow cytometry assays and services in oncology research.

Responsibilities:

Primary cell isolation from blood products and tissues (human, mouse, monkey);
Performing in vitro assays using primary cells and/or cell lines and maintaining cultures when necessary;
Flow cytometry (performing established multiparameter flow cytometry assays, performing antibody titration experiments, including analysis and incorporation into antibody database);
Optimizing new multiparameter flow panels; analyzing flow cytometry data using Flowjo;

Qualifications

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

Strong skill set and hands-on experience in flow cytometry analysis of primary cells (4 colors or more)
Primary immune cell isolation and culture
Experience with cell based functional immunological assays (e.g. proliferation, activation, phosphorylation, ELISpot, etc)

Minimum Qualifications:

BS in science related discipline
1-5 years of related experience
Flow cytometry experience
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

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