Staff Scientist - Spectral Cytometry Expert

Staff Scientist - Spectral Cytometry Expert

LabCorp

Geneva, Switzerland

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex troubleshooting and assist in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
• Apply and interpret scientific theories, concepts, techniques and regulatory requirements in clinical studies and accept leadership role in developing scientific approaches.
• Provide consultation to scientific and operational staff on technical issues.
• Respond to unscheduled deadlines, client needs, crises, etc. without neglecting other duties.
• Assist with regular monitoring and evaluation of clinical assays to ensure effective scientific performance.
• Provide technical training for operational staff.
• Provide technical/scientific consultation to departments outside the lab (i.e., Project Management) as requested.
• Contribute to long-term planning and technical policies of the department.
• Assist in managing scientific vendor relationships to troubleshoot issues and improve capabilities.
• Participate in client visits.
• Regularly read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
• Give presentations to clients and professional groups.
• Attend meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars to promote CLS’s capabilities within dedicated scientific area.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in science.
• 4 or more years of experience in Spectral Flow Cytometry using Cytek Aurora instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in clinical laboratory automation, system software, Microsoft applications and laboratory statistics.

Additional Job Standards

• Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and writing reports.
• Proven track record of method development.
• Experience performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.
• Good team player with effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff, peers and clients.
• Attention to detail and interpretation of scientific data.
• Demonstrated problem prevention, detection and resolution.
• Fluent in English, French is considered as a plus.