Scientist

Target PR Range:

29-39/hr

DOE Job Details:

Responsible for operating and maintaining flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters, including instrument setup, quality control, monitoring runs, and routine maintenance. Designs and optimizes multiparameter panels for conventional and full-spectrum cytometry. Provides user training and support in a high-throughput shared lab environment while ensuring compliance with BSL-2+ safety standards. Key Responsibilities The worker will support flow cytometry operations, including:

• Cell sorting support
• Starting up and shutting down cytometers
• Monitoring cell sorts during operation
• Instrument cleaning and routine maintenance
• Monthly maintenance involving fluidics/PBS/saline systems
• Supporting analyzer-only cytometers
• Troubleshooting clogs or instrument issues
• Helping users complete experiments successfully
• Proactively checking in with scientists and lab users The role includes manual/physical work, including handling cytometer waste up to approximately 25 pounds.

Required / Strongly

Preferred Skills

• Flow cytometry experience
• Cell sorting experience
• Experience with analyzers and sorters
• Familiarity with conventional and spectral cytometry
• Basic troubleshooting of cytometer issues
• Comfort supporting users in a shared-resource or service-based lab
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with scientists under time-sensitive situations
• Proactive, service-oriented mindset