Research Associate

STU STEMCELL Technologies UK Ltd.; Waterbeach, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,600 - 45,400; Full time

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies UK Ltd. is seeking a qualified Life Sciences graduate to perform experiments, analyze data, and document findings within a dynamic R&D environment in the United Kingdom.

The role involves troubleshooting, validating products, and presenting results at meetings, with involvement in lab maintenance and training across departments. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in molecular biology and cell culture, and will contribute to a culture

Qualifications

• Experience performing high quality, reproducible laboratory experiments.
• Molecular biology techniques and cell culture experience considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience performing statistical analyses and interpreting experimental data with guidance.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences is minimum qualification.

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

Skills

Lab experiments

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Job Description 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).

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.