What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flow Cytometry Technician position at TScan Therapeutics?
TScan is seeking a research professional with demonstrated expertise in flow cytometry and instrumentation to join our team as Flow Cytometry Technician, to coordinate the usage and maintenance of TScan’s Flow Cytometry Core Lab. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of a flow core lab, and enjoy fast-paced, collaborative, and vibrant culture. A team player with a sense of urgency will thrive in this role.
Responsibilities
Our talented, compassionate and intelligent team is what makes TScan a great place to work. Our brand new offices with approximately 40,000 square feet of premium lab and office space is an environment that supports innovation, camaraderie and professionalism. We are driven, passionate, fun, flexible and team oriented. Sound like you? Apply today.
EEO Statement
TScan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate. TScan provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To begin an interactive dialogue with TScan regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the responsibilities of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter.
Pay Range: $78,000-$90,000
Pay Transparency
TScan Therapeutics’ pay ranges are established based on external market data from third-party compensation surveys and our internal benchmarking. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Individual compensation within this range is commensurate with a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the value each TScanner brings to the role.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
TScan Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to TScan Therapeutics or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by TScan Therapeutics’ internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of TScan Therapeutics, and TScan Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the operation and maintenance of multiple flow cytometry analyzers and cell sorters within a shared core facility, including preparing instruments for daily use, managing instrument scheduling, performing and documenting quality control (QC) procedures, and troubleshooting technical issues related to flow cytometry and cell separation systems.
- Lead vendor interactions related to instrument maintenance, including coordinating service visits, tracking service histories, managing service contracts, and assisting with performance qualification following repairs or upgrades.
- Maintain inventory of consumables (e.g., sheath fluid, filters, tubes, QC beads), restock supplies as needed, and oversee maintenance and quality control of the shared cell bank.
- Provide hands-on training to new and existing users on proper instrument operation, sorter workflows, and experimental best practices; educate users on troubleshooting common issues and optimizing data quality.
- Assist researchers across departments with flow cytometry–related experimental design, including panel design, fluorophore selection, compensation strategy, controls, and data quality considerations.
- MS/BS degree and 3-5 years in biotechnology industry or academic instrument core facilities
- Experience maintaining flow cytometry instruments
- Experience with multi-color flow cytometry applications for both analysis and sorting
- Experience with flow cytometry immunological applications
- Experience with registering and scheduling instrument users
- Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to document experiments in a timely fashion and present scientific data
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated quality, proficiency, and attention-to-detail
Our talented, compassionate and intelligent team is what makes TScan a great place to work. Our brand new offices with approximately 40,000 square feet of premium lab and office space is an environment that supports innovation, camaraderie and professionalism. We are driven, passionate, fun, flexible and team oriented. Sound like you? Apply today.
EEO Statement
TScan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate. TScan provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To begin an interactive dialogue with TScan regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the responsibilities of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter.
Pay Range: $78,000-$90,000
Pay Transparency
TScan Therapeutics’ pay ranges are established based on external market data from third-party compensation surveys and our internal benchmarking. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Individual compensation within this range is commensurate with a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the value each TScanner brings to the role.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
TScan Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to TScan Therapeutics or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by TScan Therapeutics’ internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of TScan Therapeutics, and TScan Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Salary : $78,000 - $90,000