Research Associate, Flow Cytometry

POSITION SUMMARY This role supports our expanding Flow Cytometry team. Using state-of-the-art technology, the candidate will help accelerate our antibody discovery process through careful cell culture maintenance and flow cytometry screening. Highly qualified candidates will have experience with a variety of mammalian-based cell culture methods and techniques. Prior flow cytometry experience is desired. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform daily immunoassays (flow cytometry screening) according to SOPs. Perform mammalian cell culture, including engineered and endogenous cell line maintenance. Support flow cytometry screening for both internal research and external partner projects by assisting in the design and analysis of diverse flow cytometry assays. Maintenance and troubleshooting of iQue flow cytometer, including daily startup, QC, and shutdown (prior experience not expected). Experimental data interpretation and analysis, data report preparation. Manage laboratory reagent stocks and order when needed. Understand a variety of cell-based methods with a strong understanding of tissue culture, cell biology, and general laboratory techniques. Record and communicate experimental details, draft reports, and deliver data with a high level of integrity and ethics. Perform preliminary data analysis and interpretation with guidance from peers/mentors. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 0-1 years of industry experience. At least one year of cell culture experience required. At least one year of general biology laboratory experience preferred. Experience with flow cytometry is a plus. Ability to work independently, but also collaborate and effectively communicate within and across departmental teams. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, detail oriented and able to operate in a fast-paced and growing environment. About Twist Bioscience Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA. At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers. Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.