GAP Solutions, Inc. · 2 days ago
Scientist
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGAP Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Scientist to support the Flow Cytometry Core at the NIH Bethesda campus. This role involves method development, training, and operational support for flow cytometry projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing research capabilities.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Method Development: Establish best practices in conducting complex multi-parameter flow cytometry experiments through experimentation and testing of different methods and protocols
Evaluate and test fluorescent reagents available from commercial vendors and advise on their use
Identify and implement new flow cytometry-related technologies to enhance VRC’s capabilities in deep profiling immune cells
Explore and be familiar with analytical tools available to conduct high-dimension data analysis
Develop protocols for sorting infectious samples, ensuring compliance with international safety standards
Training: Conduct routine basic and advanced training and educational efforts on flow cytometry methods and applications for researchers and collaborators, including safety and technical workshops for analyzers and cell sorters
Train staff and users on new equipment and ensure new equipment performs up to the existing standards and tolerances
Ensure that best practices in flow cytometry are implemented and educate FCC staff and VRC users accordingly
Work with VRC PIs to develop flow cytometric protocols, data analysis, and data presentation to ensure the highest level of quality
Operations: Support cell sorting projects with well-documented quality procedures and practices
Engage in risk assessment program for all active cell sorting projects and advise researchers accordingly
Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot issues, and update procedural manuals and methods for the FCC cell sorting facility. Analyze laboratory testing reports and maintain detailed logs of all work-related activities
Identify and address unexpected test discrepancies, recommending solutions. Interface with researchers, suppliers, reference labs, and equipment personnel to support operational needs
Qualification
Required
Establish best practices in conducting complex multi-parameter flow cytometry experiments through experimentation and testing of different methods and protocols
Evaluate and test fluorescent reagents available from commercial vendors and advise on their use
Identify and implement new flow cytometry-related technologies to enhance VRC's capabilities in deep profiling immune cells
Explore and be familiar with analytical tools available to conduct high-dimension data analysis
Develop protocols for sorting infectious samples, ensuring compliance with international safety standards
Conduct routine basic and advanced training and educational efforts on flow cytometry methods and applications for researchers and collaborators, including safety and technical workshops for analyzers and cell sorters
Train staff and users on new equipment and ensure new equipment performs up to the existing standards and tolerances
Ensure that best practices in flow cytometry are implemented and educate FCC staff and VRC users accordingly
Work with VRC PIs to develop flow cytometric protocols, data analysis, and data presentation to ensure the highest level of quality
Support cell sorting projects with well-documented quality procedures and practices
Engage in risk assessment program for all active cell sorting projects and advise researchers accordingly
Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot issues, and update procedural manuals and methods for the FCC cell sorting facility
Analyze laboratory testing reports and maintain detailed logs of all work-related activities
Identify and address unexpected test discrepancies, recommending solutions
Interface with researchers, suppliers, reference labs, and equipment personnel to support operational needs
Company
GAP Solutions, Inc.
GAP Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-12-06Acquired
Leadership Team
NICK GISMONDI
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2023-12-21
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