Scientist I - Flow Cytometry & Cell Analysis

BioLegend, Inc. (a division of Revvity, Inc.) develops world-class, cutting-edge antibodies and reagents for biomedical research, manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in San Diego, CA. Our mission is to accelerate research and discovery by providing the highest quality products at an outstanding value, along with superior customer service and technical support. Our product expertise covers a diverse set of research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer, Stem cells, and Cell Biology.

This job will be involved in developing new products for flow and microscopy related applications. This person will have opportunities to independently drive research projects from conception to completion, requiring interaction with multi-disciplinary teams.The incumbent will actively participate in all stages of the development, optimization, and validation of new products.The successful candidate must be a self-motivated team player, be able to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team, and possess excellent organization skills.A minimum of two-year biological/biomedical lab experience is required. The work requires routinely handling small animals and biological samples from animals and human donors. Prior experience in tissue culture, flow cytometry, immunoassays (eg ELISA, Immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, Western Blotting), molecular biology techniques, data analysis, and project management are preferred.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Handle small animals, collect blood or tissue samples, prepare single cell suspensions
• Handle human specimen such as blood, isolate PBMC and subpopulations from human blood
• Maintain cultures of mammalian cell lines
• Development and optimization of assays aimed at cell analysis, including immunofluorescence staining, immunohistochemistry (IHC) with flow cytometry and microscope.
• Identify and implement new assay technologies that have an impact on assay throughput and/or performance
• Prepare detailed SOPs that enable transfer of validated assays to project teams
• Maintain clear and accurate documentations following company policies and ISO requirements
• Plan and track multiple projects simultaneously; pro-actively complete assigned tasks
• Maintain facilities, lab equipment, and supplies as needed

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• PhD Degree in a Life Sciences related area
• Hands-on experience working in a lab environment
• Experience with primary cell preparation, tissue section, cell culture, immunofluorescence staining
• Experience with flow cytometry and microscopy

Preferred Qualifications–Education and Experience

• Working experience with immunofluorescence microscopy or immunohistochemistry
• Prior industry working experience
• Prior experience in project management

The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$100,000/year. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

Work Environment& Physical Demands -Lab

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.