RCI-AZN-32507 Senior Scientist/ Flow Cytometry

Duration: 6 months

Location: Santa Monica FULLY ONSITE

2 years of flow cytometry MUST HAVE

We are seeking a Senior Scientist contractor to support our team, with a primary focus on multiparameter flow cytometry assay execution, optimization, and analysis for cell therapy programs.

• This role will be responsible for running complex flow cytometry assays, including large-panel immunophenotyping assays with 11-18 colors, and generating high-quality data to support product and process understanding across development stages.
• The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in flow cytometry panel execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis, along with strong laboratory rigor and documentation practices.
• This is an on-site contractor role based in Santa Monica, CA, reporting to the Associate Director.

You Will

• Execute, optimize, and troubleshoot complex 11-18 color flow cytometry panels for deep phenotypic and functional characterization of cell therapy products.
• Prepare, stain, acquire, and analyze flow cytometry samples with a high degree of technical accuracy, reproducibility, and attention to sample handling.
• Support flow assay development and refinement, including panel optimization, titration, compensation strategy, control assessment, and gating strategy development.
• Generate high-quality flow cytometry data to support analytical development, process characterization, and product understanding.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets using tools such as FlowJo and GraphPad Prism, and clearly communicate findings to cross-functional partners.
• Maintain accurate and complete experimental records and follow good documentation practices in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Contribute to assay readiness and laboratory operations, including reagent tracking, instrument coordination, and general support for flow cytometry workflows.
• Identify technical issues proactively and apply sound scientific judgment to troubleshooting assay performance and data quality.

You Have

• BS/BA with 6 years, MS/MA with 4 years, or PhD with 2 years of relevant experience in immunology, cell biology, oncology, or a related discipline in a biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, CRO, or academic setting.
• Deep hands-on experience with multiparameter flow cytometry, especially large-panel assays (10 colors), including sample preparation, staining, compensation, acquisition, and downstream analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in flow cytometry panel optimization, assay troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Strong proficiency with FlowJo required; experience and familiarity with OMIQ, GraphPad Prism, R or Python is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage experimental execution with minimal oversight, and deliver high-quality results on schedule.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and good documentation practices.
• Prior experience in cell therapy, immunology-focused assay support, or related analytical development environments is strongly preferred.

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