Flow Cytometry Assistant - Cambridge, United States - Actalent

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    We are looking for a highly motivated Instrument Support Specialist to provide critical on-site scientific and operational support as part of a dynamic lab service team. The role is mainly responsible for supporting Flow Cytometry and FACS equipment and scientists operators as requested by our pharmaceutical customer. Other general lab responsibilities will also be required all of which require a high level of attention to detail to provide a quality service.

    Responsibilities:

    • Perform general and routine on FACS equipment maintenance timely instrument start-up/shutdown QC/QA of cytometers following documented Standard Operating Procedures SOPs
    • Perform equipment troubleshooting and fix routine FACS equipment issues.
    • Keep track of order basic supplies helping to coordinate service visits by technicians contacting / scheduling non-routine instrument maintenance and repair.
    • Assist with scheduling calendar management operation of cytometers sorters
    • Respond to queries communications and workflows with flow labs to ensure consistency and timely resolution
    • Become familiar with all software used in the facility
    • Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training
    • Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety security environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

    Basic Qualifications:

    • MUST have flow cytometry experience
    • Associate Degree with 0-2 years of experience in a scientific or lab environment OR
    • High School Diploma with 2 years of experience in a scientific or lab environment.

    If qualified and interested in this role, please apply and reach out directly to Stephanie Lipari at slipari@

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    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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