Summary

As Manager of our Pluripotent Stem Cell (PSC) Core Facility within the Research and Development (R&D) department, you will be a scientific and technical expert leading the growth, development and innovation of this Core Facility.

Utilizing your leadership you will manage all operational activities within the PSC-Core including providing services to maintain, distribute and characterize human PSC lines following the highest quality standards. You will also oversee PSC related training curricula for all R&D lab users. As STEMCELL, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest biotech company, continues to grow, this position has the capacity to expand initiatives and services available and adapt to the changing needs of R&D.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations to meet the needs of the R&D department and Core Facility users, serve as a point of contact for R&D stakeholders and oversee all training curriculum, protocols, processes and services
• Responsible for the electronic data management systems as well as inventory management of critical and specialized supplies, reagents, and consumables
• Accountable for efficiency and productivity within the facility, including ensurance of PSC line maintenance and distribution, and proactively developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Manage the PSC Core Facility team, including providing regular coaching, mentorship, and support to all team members, and lead alignment activities cross-departmentally and cross-functionally
• Responsible for planning, establishing, and leading the achievement of annual goals, projects. and initiatives including infrastructure, staffing, services, and CAPEX requirements

Knowledge and Qualifications

• 
  Bachelor\'s Degree in Life Sciences with 10+ years of relevant experience, or an MSc with 3-5 years experience or a PhD in Life Sciences required

• 5+ years of PSC culturing experience, including performing independent experiments and detailed understanding of PSC quality standards is required
• In depth knowledge of lab operations, techniques, equipment and services an asset, and proven experience in applying critical, analytical and strategic thinking in forward planning activities highly desirable
• Advanced experience developing and implementing training curriculum and delivering lab skills training to lab users, as well as proficient knowledge regarding preparing and delivering scientific documents, reports and/or presentations to an audience
• Previous experience leading and managing a lab-based function and team is required, with excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presenting) both in one-on-one and in group settings

#Bench #LI-Onsite STEMCELL Technologies Inc. is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as \xe2\x80\x9cScientists Helping Scientists\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x93 standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training. We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree. STEMCELL is proud to be the largest Biotechnology employer in Canada. This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors. NOTE: STEMCELL\xe2\x80\x99s vaccination policy requires that all candidates for this role be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including boosters), as currently recommended or required by local health authorities and public health orders, unless an exemption from this policy is approved through our accommodation request process. To apply, please select the \xe2\x80\x9cApply\xe2\x80\x9d button below. You will then be directed to a login screen asking you to set up an account, which is required to apply.