Did you know that our client has impacted the lives of thousands of people around the world through cutting-edge advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications? 
A bioscience and information technology company is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Senior Research Scientist - Immunology and Flow Cytometry to join their vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center (VRC), NonHuman Primate Immunogenecity Section.
Responsibilities

• Perform isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) according to GLP guidelines.
• Support team members with tissue processing and assays as needed.
• Prepare media and other reagents.
• Cryopreserve, store, retrieve, and ship specimens.
• Operate a variety of laboratory instruments including cell counters, centrifuges, controlled rate
• freezers, and liquid nitrogen freezers.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments.
• Plan and conduct complex experiments independently including:
• Antibody titrations
• Intracellular cytokine staining
• B cell probe staining
• Immunophenotyping
• Perform QC on flow cytometers and acquire samples using DIVA software.
• Conduct data analysis, prepare figures for publication, and present at lab meetings.
• Train laboratory personnel on cell isolation protocols, FreezerWorks software, Cellaca cell counter, shipping, controlled rate freezers, and assays

Experience Required / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Biology, or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required. (Flow Cytometry, Antibody, titrations, Intracellular cytokine staining, B cell probe staining, Immunophenotyping).
• Experience in data analysis, and preparing figures for publication.
• Proficient in isolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) according to GLP guidelines.
• Experience in handling the shipping process for specimens.
• Experience in training laboratory personnel on various protocols and instruments.
• DIVA software experience.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.