R&D Scientist II

Position:         R&D Scientist II

Location:       Carlsbad, CA - 92008

Duration:       6 Months 

Job Type:      Contract    

Work Type:  Onsite

Shift:              Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Position Objective

• Be part of a dedicated group of scientists validating conjugated antibodies for flow cytometry.
• This scientist will be expected to work in a highly collaborative team environment, supporting projects with the supervision of senior scientists.
• Projects may include, but not be limited to, cell culture, validation of conjugated antibodies for flow cytometry, multi-parameter panel design and optimization, and validation of flow cytometry reagents.

What will you do?

• The successful individual will directly interact with senior R&D scientists and project leaders to execute project work plans.
• The scientist will be responsible for supporting or executing these plans to meet agreed-upon deliverables and timelines.
• These activities will require a high level of independence as well as the ability to work in a highly cooperative team.

This role will involve the following tasks:

• Validate and support the commercialization of new reagents for flow cytometry
• Use knowledge of immune cell phenotypes to independently design experiments
• Conduct basic-to-intermediate troubleshooting
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures, working with both primary cells and cell lines, including the preparation of human and mouse primary immune cells
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory
• Perform other responsibilities to support the needs of the team, as assigned

Capabilities and Competencies

• Must have hands-on experience performing multi-color flow cytometry experiments, including sample preparation of primary immune cells for immunophenotyping, data collection on digital instrumentation, and analysis of results
• Experience with spectral flow cytometry is strongly preferred
• Experience preparing and culturing human and mouse primary immune cells and familiarity with the basic phenotypes of primary immune cell subsets
• Must be able to independently design and execute experiments and conduct basic to intermediate troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and FlowJo software
• Strong time management skills and flexibility to meet changing priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team to support a positive work environment
• Experience working within a Quality Measurement System (QMS) environment using Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, and related fields
• Prior 1 year of experience in the product development industry is required.
• 1-2 years of hands-on flow cytometry experience, spectral flow cytometry experience required