Job Description

Job ID R0005837 Date posted 06/30/2023

Summary

The Research Associate within the Contract Assay Services group is responsible for working on client-driven projects that support the application of STEMCELL products. The position is primarily responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of standardized client projects including following standard operating procedures, writing new standard operating procedures where required, following quality documentation practices, executing client driven studies, and preparing data and statistical analysis for reports.



Duties and Responsibilities

Accurately outlining, preparing, setting up, executing, and preparing report and data analysis for all standardized experiments designed by the Study Director. May function as the Study Director for standardized services from a repeat client

Support Study Director on the study preparation, execution and report generation for non-standardized client projects\xc3\x82

Identify abnormal or unexpected trends in data and be able to provide troubleshooting strategies or resolve problem identified\xc3\x82

Training CAS Scientific team members on techniques within own area of expertise

Support Study Director on quote and proposal generation, and at times may participate in client calls

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in the life sciences with 2-6 years of relevant experience or Master\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s degree in the life sciences with 0-4 years of relevant experience\xc3\x82

Expertise in mammalian cell culture, assay development, and statistical analyses of biological data is required, experience with flow cytometry and primary cells is preferred

Knowledge in a specific field related to hematology, immunology or cell biology

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) both in one-on-one and in a group setting with the ability to present and deliver high level and technical summaries of scientific data

Documented ability to independently design, conduct, analyze and troubleshoot experiments in an industry setting

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STEMCELL Technologies 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.\xc3\x82 Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x9cScientists Helping Scientists\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x9d \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training.\xc3\x82 We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree.\xc3\x82 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\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.\xc3\x82

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\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s\xc3\x82 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.

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