Job Title: Sr. Systems Validation Scientist, Flow Cytometrist

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: 7+ Months

Client: Medical Device Company

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

No H1B’s

Sr. Systems Validation Scientist, Flow Cytometrist

TOP 3 must haves:
1. Must have 5 years’ experience operating flow cytometers.
2. Must have experience with prepping sample to run on flow cytometers.
3. Must have experience writing protocols and reports.

The typical candidates that work are scientists and researchers who may have:
- Worked with flow during their PhD
- Worked at a flow core lab facility at a university or research institute
- Worked with flow as a post doc or research associate or assistant in research labs

Keywords around flow:
FACS
Flow cytometry
Cell sorting

Client Biosciences is seeking a flow cytometrist who is excited to apply their flow application experience to the development and testing of existing cell analysis systems. No experience with validation testing or product development needed.

Play a critical role on cross-functional product development teams by representing the customer experience. Interface with customers-facing groups to gather critical data that will guide validation testing of products. Assist with usability testing to ensure our products are easy to use and meet user needs. This role will be working on flow cytometer analyzers.

Primary duties include:
• Develop protocols, conduct testing, write reports, and deliver reviews on new or existing products
• Lead portions of the definition, design, and execution of validation activities under guidance of validation lead throughout product development
• Be the voice of the customer by elevating user needs and identifying product quality issues
• Exercise independent judgment and apply solution thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting
• Conduct representative sample prep and flow cytometry experiments to test products
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer workflows, scientific advancements in flow cytometry, and the competitive landscape
• Interface between customers-facing groups and developers/testers by translating customer needs into product requirements and testing workflows
• Escalate instrument problems using data-driven summaries

Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in flow cytometry in academic research, pharma industry, contract research organizations, or other relevant industry
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting flow cytometers
• Experience with sample prep for multi-parameter flow cytometry applications
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with others in a multi-disciplinary team
• Should be self-directed with effective time management skills
• Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and Windows OS

Desired Qualifications:
• MS or Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Cell Biology or in a related discipline
• Experience in a flow core lab facility