Flow Cytometry Specialists

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For one of our clients, a global specialty contract research laboratory (CRO) collaborating with the largest pharmaceutical and most prominent biotech companies, Kelly Science is currently recruiting 2 persons with proven experience in Flow Cytometry, one FC Technician and one FC Unit Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Common:

• Ensure the proper use of the flow cytometer by training and supporting of flow cytometer users for sample acquisition and cytometer troubleshooting;
• Ensures maintenance of the flow cytometers (monthly clean and baseline) and quality control as per appropriate SOP/CSP;
• Acts as a technical expert for flow cytometry troubleshooting, acquisition and analysis of cytometry data;

Technician:

• Daily preparation of cytometer equipment;
• Manages the stock of cytometry-specific reagents;
• Prepares the compensation controls (Compbeads, FCBeads);
• Prepares study-specific flow cytometry documentation;
• Participates to inter-site application settings transfers and to the inter-equipment qualification;
• Maintains study-related documentation as per appropriate SOP/CSP and regulatory guidance.

Unit Specialist:

• Ensures completion and review of documentation and forms related to the maintenance and operation of flow cytometers;
• Interacts with vendors and field service engineers during the buying process or during technical problems;
• Ensures appropriate documentation of all malfunctions and technical interventions on the instruments;
• Responsible for on-site implementation of multi-site procedures, QC, inter-equipment qualification, and instrument standardization;
• Manages the proficiency testing program and reports observations to management;
• Acts as subject matter expert for flow cytometry-related software and instrument validations;
• Writes procedures as required;
• Maintains study-related and instrument-related documentation as per GLP/GCLP and regulatory guidance;
• Participates in the preparation and conduct of client or regulatory body audits.

Profiles:

Technician:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience or equivalent working with cytometer hardware and software;
• Bachelor (or equivalent qualifications) in life sciences, preferably in immunology, molecular biology, or biochemistry.
• Good knowledge of BD FACSDiva and BD FACSuite software;
• Good knowledge of cytometer settings;
• Excellent communication skills (French and English).
• Proactive and autonomous in the conduct of the work;
• Attention to details: Committed to achieve good quality work;
• Effective organizational skills, flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks.

Unit Specialist:

• Bachelor or Master in life sciences, preferably in immunology, molecular biology or biochemistry;
• Minimum of 4 years of experience or equivalent working with cytometer settings as well as multi-parametric flow cytometry analysis;
• Thorough technical knowledge of cytometer equipment;
• Thorough technical knowledge of flow cytometer settings, as well as data analysis;
• Knowledge of proficiency testing programs;
• Excellent communication skills in French; Good communication skills in English
• Establishes priorities from among several demands;
• Good knowledge of GLP regulations;
• Able to work in a multi-tasking environment;
• Strong computer proficiency in systems such as: FlowJo, Diva, etc;
• Effective organizational skills, flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks.

Requirements:

• Drivers’ license and personal vehicle
• Available to work in shifts:

2 weeks: Wednesday to Sunday during day time (a flexible 9am to 5pm)

Alternating with

2 weeks: Monday to Friday afternoon (from 1pm to 10pm)