Scientist – Microscopy and flow cytometry

Scientist – Microscopy and flow cytometry

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Location Toronto, ON

Type Direct Hire

ID j-3147

Scientist – Microscopy and Flow Cytometry

• Help optimize new technologies for our diagnostic product;
• Design, execute, and meticulously document experiments;
• Quantitatively analyze flow cytometry and microscopy data and communicate results to fellow scientists and non-science members of the team;
• Analyze clinical samples for assay validation;
• Tap into various resources to support experimental design;
• Help the team develop and achieve goals to meet ambitious timelines;
• Construct, modify, and follow standard operating procedures in direct collaboration with the development team;
• Transfer methods to other internal or external partners and support collaborations through defensible result production and QC procedures;
• Manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Communicate effectively to peers and leadership to support decision-making, including writing protocols and summarizing results in a report or presentation;
• Mentor and help colleagues grow and develop skills.

What you’ll need:

• D. with a minimum of 1 year of industry experience or a postdoctoral fellowship or M.Sc. with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience in biochemistry, biology, immunology, hematology, or related field;
• Competency in cell-based assays such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and biochemical assays;
• Experience with design and execution of experiments in a wet lab;
• High level of organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to communicate results and concepts clearly to team members;
• Experience maintaining a research laboratory;
• Research laboratory experience in relevant fields;
• Experience with conducting experiments on, or maintaining instruments listed above;
• Ability to multi-task, rapidly learn new techniques, and adapt to frequently changing job functions.
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages;
• Familiarity with image processing software;
• Familiarity with the medical device industry and associated regulatory pathways;
• Experience with FlowJo, FACS Diva, or other flow cytometry analysis platforms;
• Experience working with laboratory automation/liquid handling (i.e., TECAN);
• Ability to write and maintain standard operating procedures;
• Assay development experience with clinical samples;
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, start-up environment;



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