Senior Scientist (Stem Cell Engineering)

STEMCELL Technologies, Inc.

$98K — $148K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD (5+ years) or Master's (8+ years) or Bachelor's (10+ years) in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related field
  • Expertise in genome engineering techniques, specifically CRISPR/Cas9
  • Experience with human Pluripotent Stem Cell (hPSC) lines
  • Familiarity with cellular programming and reprogramming methods
  • Practical knowledge of molecular cloning and mRNA synthesis preferred
  • Strong team collaboration and mentoring skills
  • In-depth understanding of the genome engineering landscape

Responsibilities

  • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead complex projects
  • Innovate and optimize tools for cell/tissue generation via genome engineering
  • Lead and mentor the research team, contributing to their professional growth
  • Establish project goals and oversee high-complexity research initiatives
  • Drive the development of new products and processes through creative problem-solving
  • Effectively communicate research findings internally and externally
  • Collaborate with academic and industry partners

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Opportunities for meaningful career development
  • Dynamic, science-oriented work environment
  • Engagement with motivated colleagues
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

STEMCELL Technologies is seeking a Senior Scientist (Manager) to lead an R&D group focusing on the creation of human pluripotent stem cell models using cutting-edge synthetic biology and genome engineering approaches.

As a Senior Scientist, you will lead a specialized group of Research Associates to develop methods for stem cell programming and oversee the full lifecycle of product development. You will act as a recognized scientific leader and subject matter expert, driving day-to-day lab functioning and experiments to ensure corporate deliverables are met. By combining your technical expertise and hands-on leadership, you will help shape future product development.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Act as a scientific Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading the technical aspects of complex projects and providing consultancy for intra- and inter-departmental initiatives
  • Oversee the innovation and optimization of tools to generate diverse cell/tissue types using genome engineering, cell programming, and synthetic biology approaches
  • Lead and direct the work activities of the group, providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members
  • Establish annual goals and oversee multiple high-complexity projects, ensuring rigorous experimental design, research quality, and successful technical support
  • Consistently apply creative approaches to drive the launch of new products, IP generation, and improved processes, communicating findings effectively with internal and external presentations and collaborating with academic and industrial partners


Knowledge and Qualifications:

  • PhD with minimum 5 years, Master's with minimum 8 years, or Bachelor's with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a scientific field (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Stem Cell Biology, or a related discipline)
  • Extensive knowledge and proven experience using and/or developing genome engineering technologies (such as CRISPR/Cas9), and design strategies including gRNA design parameters, HDR templates, and nucleases to generate engineered cell lines.
  • Experience with human Pluripotent Stem Cell (hPSC) lines is required
  • Experience with cellular programming and/or reprogramming approaches such as transcription factor based forward programming is preferred
  • Practical experience with molecular cloning and/or mRNA synthesis is preferred
  • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate with key opinion leaders and customers, and provide supervision to junior colleagues
  • Strong understanding of current genome engineering landscape, including methodologies, applications, and challenges, coupled with the ability to learn and apply scientific knowledge to new fields and contribute to scientific discussions


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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.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:
$98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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 including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

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