Beam Therapeutics

Senior Research Associate, Flow Cytometry

Beam Therapeutics$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 5 years of experience, or a master's degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of experience, in a relevant field.
  • Experience in high-parameter flow cytometry analyses of hematopoietic stem and immune cell subsets.
  • Proven ability in designing and executing flow-based assay development for research.
  • Expertise in quantitative flow cytometry data analysis using FlowJo or FCS Express.
  • Strong skills in troubleshooting flow cytometer performance and coordinating maintenance.
  • Experience operating and maintaining high-parameter flow cytometers and cell sorters.

Responsibilities

  • Support all internal/external research programs.
  • Execute specimen preparation, staining, and sample acquisition for flow cytometry.
  • Perform cell sorting using specialized instruments like the FACS Melody and FACSAria Fusion.
  • Design, plan, and execute assay development within the core flow cytometry group.
  • Conduct flow data analyses, interpret results, and present findings at meetings.
  • Maintain electronic records of performed experiments.
  • Provide basic training on flow cytometers and cell sorters.
  • Assist in coordinating core lab logistics, including user scheduling and vendor communications.

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position available immediately.
  • Laboratory-based role requiring no travel.
  • Hands-on, individual contributor position without supervisory responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative research environment in Cambridge, MA.
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Supporting all internal/external research programs.
  • Execute specimen preparation, staining and sample acquisition of flow cytometric data.
  • Perform cell sorting on BD FACS Melody, FACSAria Fusion or BD FACS Symphony S6.
  • Design, plan, and execute assay development and/or platform development within the core flow cytometry group and cross-functionally.
  • Perform flow data analyses and interpretation, and present data at group meetings.
  • Maintain electronic notebook record of performed experiments.
  • Provide basic training to researcher on various flow cytometers and cell sorters.
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot instrument issues.
  • Assist in coordinating core lab logistics (e.g. user scheduling, vendor/maintenance calls, etc.)

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) with five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience, or a master's degree (or foreign equivalent) with two years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience, with degree fields in biology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biotechnology or a closely related field, and demonstrated experience in all of the following:

(a) performing high-parameter flow cytometry analyses of hematopoietic stem and immune cell subsets, and,

(b) designing and executing flow-based assay development for preclinical or translational research; and,

(c) conducting quantitative flow cytometry data analysis using FlowJo or FCS Express; and,

(d) troubleshooting instrument performance and coordinating maintenance; and,

(e) operating and maintaining high-parameter flow cytometers and cell sorters.

Other Information:
  • Permanent, full-time, immediately available, job opportunity;
  • Does not require travel (role is substantially laboratory-based, in-house);
  • Not permitted to telecommute, i.e., cannot exclusively work remotely from home;
  • Must live in the City of Cambridge, MA, or within a reasonable, daily commuting distance thereof (e.g., areas contemplated can include the City of Boston, the larger Greater Boston region, or Massachusetts' MetroWest, North or South Shore communities);
  • Beam's headquarters is at 238 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 and this is the primary worksite for the role long-term; and
  • Role is not a supervisory role and does not have subordinate, direct reports. This is a hands-on, individual contributor position.


The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, scope of job, internal comparisons, and market data.

Beam Pay Range

$95,000-$115,000 USD

About Beam Therapeutics

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing precision genetic medicines using its proprietary base editing technology. The company's platform allows for precise and efficient editing of single base pairs in DNA and RNA, which has the potential to treat a wide range of genetic diseases. Beam Therapeutics' lead product candidate, BEAM-101, is a potential treatment for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Beam Therapeutics
Size
341 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$126.9 million
Revenue
$20,000
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