For our client, an international pharma company based in Basel, we are looking for a Research Associate in Flow Cytometry.
General Information:
- Start date: ASAP
- Latest Start Date: 1.12.23
- Planned duration: 12 months (maternity leave replacement)
- Extension (in case of limitation): possible
- Workplace: Basel
- Workload: 100%
- Remote/Home Office: not possible
- Travel: in case of an occasional conference
- Working hours: Standard (8-5 usually)
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Perform daily QC on instruments. monitor performance and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to ensure continual production of high-quality experimental data
- Provide training and support across a wide range of flow cytometry instrumentation such as BD Fortessa/Symphony A5, BC Cytoflex, Attune NxT, iQue, and Cytek Aurora platforms, as well as independent operation of cell sorters, such as BD FACSAria Fusion
- Work closely with other laboratory research teams across the organization to formulate innovative flow cytometry strategies and assist with panel design, data analysis and interpretation
- Apply scientific rigor to ensure proper and robust assay documentation and high quality (FAIR) data generation
- Embrace a continuous learning mindset by actively engaging with the scientific literature to stay abreast of emergent technologies/ approaches in the flow cytometry field
Must Haves:
- BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or another relevant field
- Minimum 3 years of research experience in flow cytometry is required
- Hands-on experience in flow cytometry in the execution of cell analysis and cell sorting experiments, including the design of multiplexed panels
- In-depth experience with the design and execution of flow cytometry experiments /multiplexed panel design, together with complex data analysis and interpretation of results leveraging different software platforms, such as FlowJo, OMIQ, or other flow cytometry data analysis platforms
- Robust knowledge of flow cytometry techniques and technology platforms and proven experience working in a flow cytometry shared resource laboratory
- Familiarity with the software tools and resources commonly used in the analysis of flow cytometry data
- Excellent written communication and presentations skills with a high fluency in English
- Solid understanding of the operations processes involved in early drug discovery & development
- Curious and have a growth mindset along with a keen willingness to foster the education of others on complex themes and technologies
- Able to think outside the box and work in diverse, multicultural, global teams, with a demonstrated ability to implement new ideas in fast-paced research environments
- Resourceful and flexible in problem solving, have excellent organizational skills, and is able to work in agile matrix teams with a sense of urgency in a fair, open and collaborative manner, ensuring that everyone has the required information at all times
- Thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives full accountability for individual contributions and development
- Keen interest in continuously building a personal network
For our client, an international pharma company based in Basel, we are looking for a Research Associate in Flow Cytometry.
General Information:
- Start date: ASAP
- Latest Start Date: 1.12.23
- Planned duration: 12 months (maternity leave replacement)
- Extension (in case of limitation): possible
- Workplace: Basel
- Workload: 100%
- Remote/Home Office: not possible
- Travel: in case of an occasional conference
- Working hours: Standard (8-5 usually)
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Perform daily QC on instruments. monitor performance and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to ensure continual production of high-quality experimental data
- Provide training and support across a wide range of flow cytometry instrumentation such as BD Fortessa/Symphony A5, BC Cytoflex, Attune NxT, iQue, and Cytek Aurora platforms, as well as independent operation of cell sorters, such as BD FACSAria Fusion
- Work closely with other laboratory research teams across the organization to formulate innovative flow cytometry strategies and assist with panel design, data analysis and interpretation
- Apply scientific rigor to ensure proper and robust assay documentation and high quality (FAIR) data generation
- Embrace a continuous learning mindset by actively engaging with the scientific literature to stay abreast of emergent technologies/ approaches in the flow cytometry field
Must Haves:
- BSc, MSc or PhD degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or another relevant field
- Minimum 3 years of research experience in flow cytometry is required
- Hands-on experience in flow cytometry in the execution of cell analysis and cell sorting experiments, including the design of multiplexed panels
- In-depth experience with the design and execution of flow cytometry experiments /multiplexed panel design, together with complex data analysis and interpretation of results leveraging different software platforms, such as FlowJo, OMIQ, or other flow cytometry data analysis platforms
- Robust knowledge of flow cytometry techniques and technology platforms and proven experience working in a flow cytometry shared resource laboratory
- Familiarity with the software tools and resources commonly used in the analysis of flow cytometry data
- Excellent written communication and presentations skills with a high fluency in English
- Solid understanding of the operations processes involved in early drug discovery & development
- Curious and have a growth mindset along with a keen willingness to foster the education of others on complex themes and technologies
- Able to think outside the box and work in diverse, multicultural, global teams, with a demonstrated ability to implement new ideas in fast-paced research environments
- Resourceful and flexible in problem solving, have excellent organizational skills, and is able to work in agile matrix teams with a sense of urgency in a fair, open and collaborative manner, ensuring that everyone has the required information at all times
- Thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives full accountability for individual contributions and development
- Keen interest in continuously building a personal network