Summary

Are you looking to grow your scientific career with a lab-based role in a fast-paced and collaborative environment? If you\xe2\x80\x99re a detail-oriented problem solver, then this position at STEMCELL Technologies\xe2\x80\x94Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest biotech company\xe2\x80\x94may be for you!

As a Research Associate working within the Liver group in our Research and Development (R&D) Department, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be responsible for independently testing and optimizing internal products, interpreting data, and providing regular reports on your results. By pairing your deep technical knowledge and hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture and biological assays, you\xe2\x80\x99ll drive the optimization of quality products related to hepatocytes.

This position is perfect for BSc graduates who have been working in the field or recent MSc science graduates wanting to continue honing their laboratory and research skills while contributing to the creation of high-quality workflows for researchers around the globe.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and experience with mammalian tissue culture and general molecular and cell biology techniques
• Maintain and optimize current products, as well as validate new products, product components, and technologies as required
• Keep accurate and detailed records of lab procedures and results, and present data in team meetings
• Independently perform data and statistical analysis, interpret and evaluate complex problems, and formulate next steps in the experimental design
• Able to provide support and training in cross-department collaborations, may help mentor and train junior members of the team

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelors/Diploma with 6-8 years work experience or Masters degree with 2-3 years work experience performing independent laboratory experiments
• Knowledge and experience in mammalian cell culturing is required, familiarity with 3-dimensional organoid culturing is highly desirable
• Ability to apply critical and analytical thinking to independently design, conduct, analyze, and troubleshoot experiments
• Experience with data analysis, presenting your own data to small and large groups, and writing reports is needed
• Ability to work well in a team setting and collaborate with cross-functional groups

#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.