About this Research Associate role at STEMCELL Technologies
Job Description Summary
At STEMCELL Technologies, a globally recognized provider for the life sciences, we’re working to develop innovative products to support critical research in the fields of immunology, cell therapy, and biotechnology. If you enjoy hands-on laboratory work and applying your scientific knowledge in a collaborative space, this could be your next opportunity!We are looking for Research Associates to join our Research and Development (R&D) teams! As a Research Associate, you will work closely with researchers to test, develop, and improve upon new and existing STEMCELL products. You will perform and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, analyze and communicate experimental results, contribute to technical documentation and experimental design, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the R&D laboratory. This is a great opportunity for early career professionals to hone their laboratory skills and build a career in biotech!
Please note, there are six positions across our neuroscience, immunology, hematopoiesis, protein science, and product evaluation teams.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform and troubleshoot experiments, calculating and analyzing data while identifying any abnormal or unexpected trends, and accurately document and summarize experimental observations
Validate new products, product components, and technologies related to assigned projects
Present data at R&D meetings, providing conclusions and future plans as directed by the supervisor
Contribute to ongoing maintenance and operations of the laboratory, including lab cleaning, equipment maintenance, inventory ordering, waste disposal, and lab skills training, whilst adhering to laboratory standards and practises
May provide technical support and training on product use and protocols within R&D and other departments
Knowledge and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences with up to 2 years of relevant experience
Experience performing high quality, reproducible laboratory experiments; cell culture or flow cytometry experience considered an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in one-on-one and group settings
Experience performing statistical analyses and interpreting experimental data with guidance
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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. 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, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, 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’s 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.
The annual salary for this job ranges from:
$61,400.00 - $83,000.00STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.
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