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Job Title: Research Associate, Flow Cytometry
Department: CCC | Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform
Position Summary The Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform (IMDP) at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James seeks a motivated and innovative Flow Cytometry Research Associate. Part of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno‑Oncology, the IMDP provides advanced technologies to assess immune responses to cancer immunotherapy. Key instruments include the Cytek Aurora Spectral Cell Sorter, Aurora Analyzer, Northern Lights, and BD FACSMelody. This role is essential to PIIO’s immune monitoring efforts and involves oversight of flow cytometry instrumentation, assay development, training, and facility operations.
Primary Responsibilities Flow Cytometry Instrument Maintenance, Standardization, and Quality Assurance
Establish, modify, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine maintenance and performance evaluation of flow cytometers and associated instrumentation.
Independently perform instrument setup, sample acquisition, calibration, alignment, and troubleshooting.
Oversee instrument repair and service coordination.
Maintain detailed documentation of instrument performance, service logs, and corrective actions to ensure optimal operation and data reliability.
Flow Cytometry Training and User Support
Train technicians, students, and investigators on cytometry concepts, including instrument startup/shutdown, routine maintenance, sample acquisition, and basic data analysis.
Educate users on sample preparation requirements tailored to their specific research goals and experimental designs.
Support users in developing technically sound and biologically relevant cytometry-based approaches.
Experimental Design, Method Development, and Assay Optimization
Collaborate with the Director and investigators to develop, evaluate, and optimize multicolor flow cytometry assays, including high‑parameter panels.
Work independently or collaboratively to design and validate novel analytical methods with attention to accuracy, reproducibility, and biological relevance.
Present new techniques and applications to the broader research team and adapt innovations into routine workflows.
Core Facility Operations and Resource Management
Manage laboratory resources, including supply ordering and inventory control.
Oversee compliance with institutional safety policies related to chemical, biological, and instrument operations.
Support budgeting, cost‑recovery tracking, fee development, and reporting metrics.
Supervise and mentor technical staff, setting goals, delegating tasks, and providing developmental feedback.
Technology Assessment, Data Analysis, and Continuing Education
Stay abreast of emerging cytometry platforms, analytical software, reagents, and immunological techniques.
Evaluate and implement new tools for flow data analysis and reduction; train users on software solutions as needed.
Develop and refine data analysis strategies in collaboration with the Director and investigators.
Engage in continuing education and present innovative methodologies to enhance the IMDP's impact on cutting‑edge translational research.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree preferred. 1‑3 years of relevant experience required. 3‑5 years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience Proficient knowledge of immunology. Demonstrated success in training and supervising others. Demonstrated experience with data analysis platforms and making figures suitable for scientific presentations (e.g., FlowJo, DiVa, Omiq), Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other common tools. Training in bacteriological, viral, chemical, and physical safety. Proficiency with Macintosh or PCs and handheld devices. Able to work safely in a BSL‑2 environment.
Application Instructions Include in your application a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Shift First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Equal Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Legal Statement As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Department: CCC | Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform
Position Summary The Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform (IMDP) at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James seeks a motivated and innovative Flow Cytometry Research Associate. Part of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno‑Oncology, the IMDP provides advanced technologies to assess immune responses to cancer immunotherapy. Key instruments include the Cytek Aurora Spectral Cell Sorter, Aurora Analyzer, Northern Lights, and BD FACSMelody. This role is essential to PIIO’s immune monitoring efforts and involves oversight of flow cytometry instrumentation, assay development, training, and facility operations.
Primary Responsibilities Flow Cytometry Instrument Maintenance, Standardization, and Quality Assurance
Establish, modify, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine maintenance and performance evaluation of flow cytometers and associated instrumentation.
Independently perform instrument setup, sample acquisition, calibration, alignment, and troubleshooting.
Oversee instrument repair and service coordination.
Maintain detailed documentation of instrument performance, service logs, and corrective actions to ensure optimal operation and data reliability.
Flow Cytometry Training and User Support
Train technicians, students, and investigators on cytometry concepts, including instrument startup/shutdown, routine maintenance, sample acquisition, and basic data analysis.
Educate users on sample preparation requirements tailored to their specific research goals and experimental designs.
Support users in developing technically sound and biologically relevant cytometry-based approaches.
Experimental Design, Method Development, and Assay Optimization
Collaborate with the Director and investigators to develop, evaluate, and optimize multicolor flow cytometry assays, including high‑parameter panels.
Work independently or collaboratively to design and validate novel analytical methods with attention to accuracy, reproducibility, and biological relevance.
Present new techniques and applications to the broader research team and adapt innovations into routine workflows.
Core Facility Operations and Resource Management
Manage laboratory resources, including supply ordering and inventory control.
Oversee compliance with institutional safety policies related to chemical, biological, and instrument operations.
Support budgeting, cost‑recovery tracking, fee development, and reporting metrics.
Supervise and mentor technical staff, setting goals, delegating tasks, and providing developmental feedback.
Technology Assessment, Data Analysis, and Continuing Education
Stay abreast of emerging cytometry platforms, analytical software, reagents, and immunological techniques.
Evaluate and implement new tools for flow data analysis and reduction; train users on software solutions as needed.
Develop and refine data analysis strategies in collaboration with the Director and investigators.
Engage in continuing education and present innovative methodologies to enhance the IMDP's impact on cutting‑edge translational research.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree preferred. 1‑3 years of relevant experience required. 3‑5 years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience Proficient knowledge of immunology. Demonstrated success in training and supervising others. Demonstrated experience with data analysis platforms and making figures suitable for scientific presentations (e.g., FlowJo, DiVa, Omiq), Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other common tools. Training in bacteriological, viral, chemical, and physical safety. Proficiency with Macintosh or PCs and handheld devices. Able to work safely in a BSL‑2 environment.
Application Instructions Include in your application a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references.
Shift First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Equal Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Legal Statement As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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