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# VIP Scientist - HYBRID

- **Company:** 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $112,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Experimental Data, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1fd1107dfd435280

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Biology or related field
 * OR
 * Bachelor's degree in Biology with 2+ years of flow cytometry experience

Certifications

 * No certification required., * Flow Cytometry
 * Immunology
 * Cell Isolation and Staining
 * Scientific Data Analysis
 * Laboratory Research
 * Research Documentation
 * Laboratory Safety
 * Scientific Literature Review
 * Microsoft Outlook
 * Microsoft PowerPoint, * Experience with single-cell sequencing workflows.
 * Knowledge of viral and vaccine immunology.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to manage multiple research priorities.
 * Experience maintaining laboratory equipment and inventories.

Work Environment

 * Research laboratory environment.
 * Hands-on work with biological samples.
 * Collaboration with scientists and research staff.
 * Regular laboratory meetings and research presentations., * Flow cytometry: 2 years (Required)
 * Immune cell isolation and staining: 2 years (Required)
 * Viral or vaccine immunology: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

 * Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Required)

## Description

We are seeking a Research Scientist - Flow Cytometry to support immunology and vaccine research by designing and executing flow cytometry experiments, analyzing research data, and contributing to single-cell sequencing workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong laboratory skills, experience with flow cytometry, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced research environment., * Establish and optimize flow cytometry panels.

 * Isolate and stain immune cells for analysis.
 * Perform flow cytometry assays and cell sorting.
 * Support single-cell sequencing workflows.
 * Analyze and interpret experimental data.
 * Troubleshoot laboratory assays and protocols.
 * Review scientific literature and optimize methods.
 * Maintain laboratory equipment and inventories.
 * Order reagents and manage laboratory supplies.
 * Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
 * Present research findings during laboratory meetings.
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
 * Follow laboratory safety and regulatory guidelines.

Required Core

 * Flow cytometry and immune cell sorting
 * Viral and vaccine immunology knowledge
 * Laboratory research techniques
 * Scientific data analysis
 * Laboratory documentation skills


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