Research Lab Ops - Specialist III, Flow Cytometry Core

Job Description

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Lab Ops - Specialist III to join our Flow Cytometry Core team within the Gilead Sciences Research Department. The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the flow cytometry core labs and maintaining a high-functioning laboratory capable of meeting the needs of Gilead’s Oncology, Inflammation, and Virology therapeutic areas. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, startup, shutdown, daily cleaning and QC of equipment, as well as training and advising on the use of instrumentation and performing cell sorts. You will also troubleshoot flow-based assays to enhance our understanding of disease pathobiology, help with lab inventory management and automation. Direct experience in flow cytometry and cell sorting is required, with previous experience in a core setting highly desired.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, cleaning, and ensure optimal performance

• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex flow instrumentation, making repairs or coordinate with field engineers

• Perform multiparameter cell sorting, including setting up and/or operating the sorter for users, optimize cell sorting conditions for given assays (experience with BSL2+ sort is a plus)

• Share best practices in flow cytometry and provide guidance on panel design, sample preparation, and assay optimization

• Execute experiments to validate standard operating procedures (SOPs) for flow cytometry assays; create and revise SOPs as necessary

• Assist and train flow core users in the flow technologies, experiment design, and analysis

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a highly collaborative setting

Unique Selling Point of this role:

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to and support research development across Gilead’s departments. This high-visibility, collaborative role allows you to impact cutting-edge scientific research while working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum Required Education and Years of Experience

High School and Six Years’ Experience

OR

Associate Degree and Five Years’ Experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and Four Years’ Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Two Years’ Experience

• 4+ years in flow cytometry

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience in industry or a flow cytometry core setting is highly desired

• Basic cell biology and immunology knowledge and technical expertise in performing cell-based assays

• BSL2 and aseptic practices

• Extensive experience with flow cytometry, especially cell sorting; proficiency with BD, Beckman Coulter, ThermoFisher, and Sony instrumentation.

• Ability to troubleshoot assays and instrumentation using critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal, technical, and interpersonal communication skills

• Highly collaborative, fast learner, resourceful problem solver, and able to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in Windows-based systems and quick to learn new software and hardware.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Gilead Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

• Teamwork (Working Together)

• Excellence (Being Your Best)

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)