Biologist in Flow Cytometry

We are seeking to hire a biologist to be stationed at the NIST Gaithersburg Campus located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, close to Washington DC. The person hired for this position will help to implement automation-based bioassays to create a high-throughput measurement infrastructure for flow cytometry and engineering biology.

The position will be hired through Johns Hopkins University under NIST’s Professional Research Experience Program.

https://cgpo.jhu.edu/nist-prep/#

Required qualifications :

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in biology, bioengineering, immunology, biochemistry or related field
• Experience working with laboratory automation systems and flow cytometry
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, manage, and overcome technical hurdles
• Good communications, laboratory, and organizational skills; the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team

Desired qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and high-throughput workflows;
• Adept at utilizing automation, e.g. automated liquid handling system to assist with complicated or lengthy workflows

• Hands-on experience handling large scale data streams
• Hand-on experience with flow cytometry analysis software, e.g. FlowJo, and/or other bioinformatic analysis software/R programming
• Experience working in cell-biology laboratories
• Experience in cell culture, high-throughput screening, and/or assay development and optimization
• Experience managing and coordinating projects

Interested candidates should submit applications, including a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references.

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