Research Associate

STICA STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies is seeking Research Associates to join our R&D teams in Vancouver, Canada. You will work with researchers to test, develop, and improve STEMCELL products, perform experiments, analyze results, and contribute to documentation and experimental design.

Ideal candidates have a life sciences background, up to 2 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers exposure to immunology, cell therapy, and biotechnology projects within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences with up to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing high quality, reproducible laboratory experiments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and troubleshoot experiments, analyze data, and document observations.
• Validate new products, components, and technologies related to projects.
• Present data at R&D meetings with conclusions and future plans.
• Maintain and operate the laboratory, including cleaning, inventory, and waste disposal.
• Provide technical support and training on product use and protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

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.

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

Company Overview

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 all begin our lives curious about the world around us, the way it works and our place in it. At STEMCELL Technologies, we never lose that curiosity. It inspires and motivates us to discover and innovate. It drives us to develop technologies, create products, and offer services that will help scientists around the world do research that progresses scientific knowledge and supports breakthroughs. In the field of biotechnology, there is no better company in which to find inspiration, fulfill your potential and define your success with like-minded people. We specialize in the development of specialty cell culture media and cell isolation systems. Our products are used to drive the fields of stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research forward. We are Scientists Helping Scientists.

Benefits & Salary

• The annual salary for this job ranges from: $61,400.00 - $83,000.00
• We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.
• In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

Equal Opportunity

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.