Research Associate in Cambridge

Ready to bring science to life? If you thrive in a hands-on laboratory environment and are excited by the opportunity to develop innovative products, this is your chance to make a real difference. Here at STEMCELL Technologies, we are looking for two Research Associates to join our Pluripotent Stem Cell and Epithelial teams within Research and Development (R&D)! In this role, you will support the development of new products, testing and improvement of existing products, and evaluation of competing products and platform technologies. You will perform and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, analyze and communicate experimental results, contribute to technical documentation, literature reviews, and experimental design, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the R&D laboratory. Please note, this role requires availability for weekend work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and data analysis, accurately document experimental observations and calculations, and summarize the findings.
• Troubleshoot experiments, identify abnormal or unexpected trends in data, and 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 practices.
• May provide technical support and training on product use and protocols within R&D and other departments.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences.
• Experience performing high quality, reproducible laboratory experiments; with molecular biology techniques and cell culture 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.

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: £33,600.00 - £45,400.00. STEMCELL 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 that may include health benefits, retirement savings, and more (depending on region).