PREP Research Associate: Staff Scientist (Molecular Biologist - Quantitative Flow Cytometry Program)

PREP Research Associate

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration. 

Research Title: Staff Scientist 

The work will entail: 

Serve as molecular biologist leading projects for the NIST Quantitative Flow Cytometry Program. Support the NIST Quantitative Flow Cytometry Program, working with the flow cytometry team and engaging with stakeholders to develop and characterize measurement methods and control materials towards nanometer-sized bioparticle qualification.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Plan and conduct research to aid in the reliable characterization of nanometer-sized particles and bioparticles using different flow cytometer platforms
• Support the development of wet-lab procedures for new quantitative measurements of nanometer-sized bioparticles and their applications in health and biosciences
• Engage stakeholders to and identify opportunities for assay development and validation, control material development, and standards development.
• Keep accurate and organized electronic records
• Present results of the work in the form of reports, manuscripts, oral presentations

Working Condition: 

• Total Hours per week: 40
• Recommended Salary Range {Min}: $112,000
• Recommended Salary Range {Max}: $120,000
• Work Location: Telework
• Requested Start Date: 03-11-2025
• End Date: 03-10-2027
• Pay Grade: 3

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Biology, Microbiology or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in  molecular biology, mammalian cell culture
• Proficiency in flow cytometry
• Familiarity with bioparticle/nano-bioparticle counting methods
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Application Procedure: 

Send your CV and a cover letter stating your experience and interest to kye@binghamton.edu no later than Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 11:59pm. 

Kaiming Ye, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science.