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Job Description

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business is a leading global contract research organization and world leader in serving science. We are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our mission – to enable our clients to make the world healthier, safer, and cleaner.

Within our Analytical Services team, we have a functional service provider solution, which is an outstanding partnership that allows our customers to use the experience of our staff, while allowing you, the employee, to gain direct experience working onsite at a pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical company, all while maintaining full-time benefits.

Summarized Purpose:
We are currently hiring for a Scientist dedicated team in Stevenage.

The successful candidates will support ongoing laboratory research projects through hands-on experimental work, contributing to sample preparation, data generation, and analysis across multiple platforms while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

The Flow Cytometry Scientist will support experimental workflows involving flow cytometry, including sample preparation, instrument operation, and downstream data analysis using FlowJo. This role will contribute to experimental design, data interpretation, and presentation of results.

Essential Functions:

Perform a variety of complex sample preparations

Sets up and maintains instrumentation. 

Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines. 

Maintain accurate experimental records

Ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately. 

Problem solving, either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction and/or instrumentation problems. 

Communicates project status to project leader. 

Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner according to Health as Safety procedures

Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data using FlowJo

Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.

Education and Experience:

BSc (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline

MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable but not essential, depending on experience

Demonstrated practical laboratory in Flow Cytometry

Certification or documented training in flow cytometry operation and FlowJo analysis

Formal training or certification in laboratory health & safety and good laboratory practice (GLP) is desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

2+ years of experience in flow cytometry sample preparation and data acquisition

Strong expertise in FlowJo for data analysis, gating strategies, and figure generation

Experience with multicolor panels, antibody titration, and compensation

Ability to independently troubleshoot experiments and interpret complex datasets

Background in immunology or cellular phenotyping is an advantage

Familiarity with SOPs, lab documentation, and health & safety compliance

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Our 4i Values:

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthrough.