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# Flow Cytometry Scientist at Precision for Medicine

- **Company:** Precision for Medicine
- **Location:** Frederick Maryland, United States
- **Posted:** 2024-05-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pfm/jobs/5174754004

## Job description

Precision for Medicine is the first global precision medicine clinical research services organization, purpose-built to improve the clinical research and development process for new therapeutics. Our novel approach integrates clinical operations excellence, with laboratory expertise, and advanced data sciences to inform every step. We apply our expertise to trials at all stages—from early development through approval—with embedded experience in oncology and rare disease. With over 2000 dedicated professionals and 35 offices worldwide, we stand ready to help accelerate life-changing treatments anywhere around the globe.

Participate in flow cytometry projects through assay development, validation, and execution in a timely manner.  Perform assays according to SOPs and support development of new procedures and improvement of existing SOPs. May perform other cell based assays.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

- Perform Flow cytometry primarily, as well as, other immune assays
- Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
- High quality output is essential with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics
- Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
- Responsible for trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems
- Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
- Maintain and support safe lab practices and environment
- Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise
- Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
- Monitor Product and Service/R&D related project expenses
- Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally
- Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate.
- Assists with writing and publishing papers, abstracts, techniques/or chapters to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company
- May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

- Master’s Degree in life sciences or other relevant field
- 5 years of relevant laboratory experience

Other Required:

- Expert level flow cytometry skills using both whole blood and isolated cells
- Demonstrated skills in monitoring cell-mediated immunity through flow cytometry, as well as, ELISpot, ELISA and MSD
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
- Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as, prepare reports
- Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism, Diva, and FlowJo
- Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
- Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands
- The ability to see and differentiate between colors on the full color spectrum
- Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
- Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

- A solid understanding of current GLP or CAP/CLIA/ISO standards
- Demonstrated skills with assays used for immunophenotyping such as primary cell based assays, ELISpot, ELISA and Mesoscale
- Experience with cell sorting techniques

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Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at myHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.

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## About Precision for Medicine

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Precision for Medicine is a global clinical research organization (CRO) and laboratory services provider specialized in accelerating the development of precision therapies for oncology, rare disease, and other complex conditions.
- **Entity Type**: Private – subsidiary of Precision Medicine Group (a private holding company)
- **Headquarters**: Not explicitly stated in sources; likely around the Washington D.C./Maryland area (Precision Medicine Group HQ is in Bethesda, MD). The company operates globally with labs in North America and Europe.
- **Founded**: 2012 (company began), but the team has over 25 years of clinical trial experience
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed on provided sources; leadership includes a founder role but name not given.

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Contract Research Organization (CRO) services, central laboratory services, biospecimen solutions, data intelligence for clinical development.
- **Target customers**: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies developing precision medicines, especially in oncology and rare disease (B2B, mid-to-large pharma).
- **Mission/purpose**: “Bringing life-changing therapies to patients by integrating laboratory expertise, clinical trial excellence, and data intelligence to deliver critical insights into patient biology.”

## Products & Services
- **Global CRO Services**: Full-service clinical trial management with a focus on early- and late-phase development, regulatory support, project management, and site startup. Over 75% of trials are in oncology.
- **Global Laboratory Services**: Translational and biomarker sciences, including specialty labs for genomics, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, and central lab testing. Operates 5 specialty labs in the US and Europe.
- **Biospecimens**: Access to over 11 million tissue, cellular, and biofluid specimens for research.
- **Data Intelligence**: AI-enabled data ecosystem for sample management, biomarker analysis, biostatistics, and decision support (includes a conversational AI virtual assistant).
- **Diagnostics and Companion Diagnostics (CDx)**: Development and commercialization of diagnostic tests aligned with therapies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (part of private Precision Medicine Group).
- **Key Metric**: ~3,500 employees; 2,500+ clinical trial and lab projects; 70% of clinical trials in oncology; 25+ years of combined experience.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sources mention “$30B in investments raised for biotech in the last 5 years” (general biotech investment, not specific to Precision). No specific lead investors listed; backed by private equity (Precision Medicine Group is owned by institutional investors).
- **Growth Signals**: Awarded the 2025 Fierce Biotech CRO Award for Innovative Solutions in Drug Development. Active hiring with 129 job openings globally (as of July 2026). Strong remote/hybrid work options across many roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated CRO + Lab + Data**: One organization covering the full spectrum from biospecimens to late-phase trials, reducing inefficiencies of working with separate vendors.
- **Specialization in complex indications**: Deep expertise in oncology and rare disease, where protocols are highly complex.
- **Right-sized CRO model**: Assigns employees to no more than 2–3 trials at a time, offering more attention than large “Big Five” CROs (positioned as “antidote to Big Five Fatigue”).
- **AI-enabled data intelligence**: Unified ecosystem with conversational AI to extract insights from siloed data.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding capabilities in precision medicine development, particularly in early-phase oncology and rare disease.
- Leverage data intelligence and AI to improve trial efficiency and patient matching.
- Scale global clinical operations (recent push into Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Eastern Europe).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-driven mission “to help patients get access to innovative treatments.” Collaboration across functions is emphasized, with a focus on complex and impactful therapies.
- **Work environment**: Strong remote/hybrid options – job postings span remote roles in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Offices and labs exist in multiple countries.
- **Perks & growth**: Not explicitly detailed, but the company invests in career development (e.g., roles from CRA to Director level). 25 years of history and a growing global footprint indicate stability and upward mobility.
- **Engineering & science culture**: Teams include clinical scientists, data engineers, lab professionals, and operations – a blend of deep science and tech.

## Sources
1. [Precision for Medicine – Homepage](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/)
2. [Precision for Medicine – Our Story](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/about-us/our-passion/)
3. [Precision for Medicine – Leadership](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/about/leadership)
4. [Precision for Medicine – Careers (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pfm)
5. [Precision for Medicine – LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/precision-for-medicine)

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