Weekend Flow Cytometry Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Working under Principal Scientist and Sr Scientist, this role supports all projects assigned to lab which may include any aspect of -- translates client and internal scientific objectives into executable study plans, budgets, and timelines, conducts hands-on laboratory work, analyzes complex cellular data, and delivers high-quality reports and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
This position plays a critical role in enabling client studies ranging from early research to IND-enabling and clinical studies to support development and commercialization of advanced therapies.
What to Expect:
Base Pay: $72,592-$95,825.60
Location: 850 N. 5th Street Ste 604, Phoenix AZ 85004
Schedule: Monday - Friday Days --NOTE: this role will need to be flexible with hours based on project and lab needs. May need to work some Weekends as needed for Lab/Project.
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As a Sr Research Associate you will get to support and work "hands on" with:

• Perform cell isolation, processing, and cryopreservation for autologous/allogeneic workflows.
• Execute analytical testing of cellular materials (viability, phenotype, purity, potency, metabolic profiling, cytokine secretion).
• Operate instrumentation including multi-laser flow cytometers/spectral systems, cell sorters, qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA/plate readers, imaging and impedance platforms.
• Maintain aseptic technique in biological safety cabinets and adhere to BSL-2 biosafety practices.
• Manage sample receipt, labeling, inventory, and storage in LN₂ vapor and mechanical freezers.
• Develop and review SOPs and qualification documents.
  Follow SOPs; contribute to authoring/revising SOPs and qualification documentation as platforms come online.
• Document results in LIMS/ELN, perform data analysis, and generate reports for internal programs and client studies.
• Support equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, and daily readiness of the laboratory.

Requirements:
Knowledge/Education

• BS in Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related field (required).
• Masters preferred

Experience

• 4 years hands-on experience in cell therapy processing, development, or analytics (required).
• 2 years with Masters in applicable studies.

Skills/Abilities

• Practical proficiency with flow cytometry, cell culture, ELISA/plate-based assays, and molecular assays (qPCR and/or ddPCR).
• Ability to work safely with human-derived samples, chemicals, and cryogens; strong adherence to SOPs and documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.

Location:
850 N. 5th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85004
Job Category:
Vitalant Research Institute
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.