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From a single blood sample, we generate longitudinal genomic and immune insights that help clinicians and researchers better understand disease biology, guide treatment decisions, and monitor disease evolution over time.\nWe are seeking highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Associate with expertise in cell isolation techniques and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) to join our team. This individual will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and validating cell-based workflows that power our clinical assays. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, and play a key role in delivering impactful diagnostic results that drive better patient outcomes.\nJob Details:\nPerform and optimize multicolor flow cytometry staining and sorting of rare cell populations.\nDevelop and refine antibody panels and gating strategies for cell subset identification and enrichment.\nPerform data acquisition, analysis, and documentation using standard flow cytometry software (FlowJo, Sony Cell Sorter software, FCS Express, etc.).\nEstablish and maintain best practices for instrument operation, maintenance, performance and data reproducibility for a Sony MA900 (and/or other cell sorters, including spectral, e.g., BD, Cytek, etc.)\nSupport flow-based validation studies under CLIA/CAP guidelines, ensuring traceability and documentation compliance.\nProcess whole blood, bone marrow, PBMC, and BMMC samples for cell isolation, enrichment, and sorting.\nSupport workflows downstream of sorted material including nucleic acid extraction, NGS library prep/sequencing, etc.\nParticipate in cross-functional troubleshooting and optimization across clinical, R&D, and computational biology teams.\nCollaborate closely with clinical and R&D teams to ensure seamless tech transfer and testing execution.\nAssist in the development and refinement of laboratory procedures and workflows while maintaining complete and accurate records.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.\nMinimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in flow cytometry/FACS (Sony MA900, BD Aria, or equivalent). Significant experience with spectral flow sorters (e.g., Cytek Aurora or equivalent) strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated proficiency in multicolor (10-20+) flow cytometry panel design, compensation setup, and gating strategy development.\nSkilled in data acquisition and analysis using FlowJo, Sony Cell Sorter software, or comparable tools.\nPreferred to have experience with molecular biology and/or next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows in a research or clinical setting.\nExperience participating in assay validations and implementing quality control measures.\nDemonstrated problem-solving and data-driven decision-making capabilities.\nDetail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.\nAbility to adapt in a dynamic, startup environment and manage multiple priorities.\nLocation\nThis position is located in Somerville MA\nWhy Join Predicta Biosciences?\nThis is a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team advancing precision diagnostics for hematologic cancers. You’ll play a key role in shaping the quality and performance of our clinical testing efforts and contribute directly to patient-impactful innovations.\nThe annual salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000, with a 10% bonus opportunity. Base compensation is determined by factors such as experience, skills, education, qualifications, and geographic location. Actual compensation may vary, and new hires are typically not placed at or near the top of the range. 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