Associate Instrument Readiness Specialist- Flow Cytometry

Responsibilities

• Perform daily startup procedures, optical alignment checks, and fluidics verification on flow cytometry instrumentation to ensure operational readiness.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, media, controls, and assay materials according to established laboratory procedures and biosafety requirements.
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory consumables including plates, pipette tips, filters, sheath fluid, waste containers, and assay kits.
• Support proper hazardous waste handling, disposal, and decontamination procedures in compliance with laboratory safety standards.
• Maintain accurate readiness logs, maintenance records, and biosafety documentation for laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Clock in and escort external vendors during instrument calibration, preventative maintenance, and service activities.
• Absorb and maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Monitor laboratory supply levels and communicate replenishment needs to supervisors or procurement teams.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and laboratory safety protocols.
• Support laboratory operational efficiency by identifying basic equipment or supply issues and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with scientists, laboratory staff, and facilities personnel to ensure laboratory readiness and uninterrupted workflow.
• Participate in laboratory training activities related to equipment operation, biosafety, and workplace safety requirements.
• Will be part of the after hours on call team to provide support in the event of a freezer or incubator failure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1+ years of laboratory support experience, or
• Associate degree in life sciences, biology, chemistry, or related scientific discipline, or
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of Flow Cytometry principles and laboratory support operations is desirable.
• Prior experience supporting flow cytometry or other analytical instrumentation is desirable.
• Familiarity with laboratory inventory management and consumable tracking is desirable.
• Knowledge of biosafety practices and hazardous waste handling procedures is desirable.
• Experience working in research, biotech, pharmaceutical, or clinical laboratory environments is desirable.
• Exposure to laboratory documentation systems and maintenance logs is desirable.