Scientist, Immuno-Oncology Flow Cytometry

1 in 5 men and 1 in 6 women worldwide develop cancer during their lifetime, and far too many will lose their battle every year. At Navigate we envision a disease-free world – our talented and passionate team is at the forefront of enabling drug development by using transformative science to deliver high quality, world class clinical biomarker solutions so we can one day realize that vision.

Navigate Biopharma, a fully owned subsidiary of Novartis, provides assay development, clinical trial testing, and companion diagnostics services to companies in the precision medicine field. At present, Navigate supports 100+ clinical trials from 30+ pharma, biotech, and diagnostic companies, including 8 of the top 15 oncology companies globally.

In this role you will be responsible for testing clinical trial patient specimens according to validated GCLP protocols. Apply technical and scientific expertise in immunophenotyping to analyze and review high dimensional flow cytometry data collected from immuno-oncology clinical trials. Candidate should exhibit moderate to high level of independence while working on multiple projects.

Responsibilities
- Processing and testing patient specimens, including blood and bone marrow (60% of work)

- Following working instructions and documenting detail steps into the Form.

- Analyzing and reviewing accuracy of patient flow cytometry data

- Reporting patient data via regulated systems

- Collaborating cross functionally with colleagues on various projects

- Working in a GMP/GCP/GLP/CLIA regulated environment and is responsible for following all applicable regulations


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- Deep hands-on knowledge in phenotyping of normal and abnormal immune cell subsets, including stem cells, is strongly preferred

- Sound knowledge of Flow Cytometry required (ex: FACSCanto, Fortessa X-20 and analytical software such as FlowJo)

- Proven understanding of, and ability to apply principles, concepts, practices and standards associated with analytical assay development/validation and/or sample testing are preferred

- Must have experience working in a laboratory setting

- Proven flexibility and willingness to learn new skills and core competences in flow cytometry are required

- Good time management and prioritization skills and ability to lead multiple tasks simultaneously are required

- Critical thinker and phenomenal teammate are required

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