Biomarker Scientist

Primary Responsibilities:
Assist Lead Biomarker Scientist to develop, optimize, validate, and perform FACS-based and other biomarker assays to support studies in New Haven CRU and external protocols if needed.
Perform general flow cytometry operation, including sample preparation and analysis. Experience in FACSCanto Flow Cytometer and FACSDiva software.
Perform quality control checks on Flow Cytometers and other Laboratory instruments, reagents, and techniques.
Operate, maintain, calibrate and trouble shoot Flow cytometers and other Laboratory instruments according to SOPs.
Maintain quality control and calibration logs of all Flow Cytometers.
Analyze, summarize and document experimental results.
Perform data entry using laboratory information management system (LIMS)
Write experimental SOPs.
Update Biomarker Lead on the status, results and problems in method development and performance of the assays.
Complete all NHCRU/Client required training.
Have a working knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Possess multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Experience in ELISpot Assays and FlowJo software a plus.

Minimum of either
MS in Biology/BioChemistry/Medical Technology plus 1 year of relevant experience
BS in Biology/BioChemistry/Medical Technology or 3 years of relevant experience.