Principal Scientist, Flow Cytometry
Core
Lead the design, development, and validation of complex immunophenotyping and cell-based assays (flow cytometry, ELISpot, etc.) to support translational medicine research in immuno-oncology and autoimmune spaces.
Role type
Principal Scientist (Flow Cytometry & Cell-Based Assays)
Builds
Qualified and validated immunophenotyping assays, antigen-specific assays, and custom cell-based assays for biopharmaceutical clients.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Immuno-Oncology / Translational Medicine
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Flow cytometry (FACS), cell-based assay design, ELISpot/Fluorospot, assay validation/qualification, SOP development, primary cell culture, cell isolation, technical report generation, data analysis and presentation, lab safety management, team mentoring.
Preferred skills
Direct management of flow cytometry teams, viral infection research, nucleic acid extraction and characterization, industrial collaboration management.
Technologies
Flow cytometers, ELISpot/Fluorospot systems, spectrophotometers, Agilent systems, cold freezers (-20ºC to -196ºC)
Responsibilities
Design and implement complex flow immunophenotyping and custom cell-based assays; mentor and train junior scientists on lab techniques and data presentation; write and implement SOPs for regulatory compliance; generate technical reports and scientific publications; track lab efficiency and quality metrics; act as internal expert on technical trends.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
