Technical Specialist - Stem Cells ( 12 month FTC)

IQVIA Argentina; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Cambridge is seeking a Technical Specialist to apply lab-based stem cell culture expertise in line with client projects and deadlines. The role requires a track record in culturing hES and iPS cells and delivering high-quality results in industry settings.

The successful candidate will culture and differentiate stem cells (2D/3D), troubleshoot assays, and ensure accurate reporting of work while collaborating with project teams to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• MSc or higher in Biological Sciences with stem cell focus.
• Experience isolating and culturing primary cells and recombinant cell lines for HTS.
• Extensive hands-on experience with culture and differentiation of hES and iPS cells; aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Culture and differentiate hES and iPS cells for project needs.
• Isolate and culture primary cells and recombinant lines for HTS.
• Troubleshoot assays using current knowledge and best practices.
• Apply stem cell culture methods across 2D/3D systems.
• Independently perform and optimize stem cell differentiation with minimal supervision.
• Meet deliverables and manage workload for the team.
• Adhere to lab safety policies and propose improvements where appropriate.
• Report billable time accurately and be aware of financial impact.

Skills

Stem cell culture

hES/iPS differentiation

Aseptic technique

Scientific data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

MSc in Biological Sciences

Job description

We have a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract for a Technical Specialist at our Cambridge site.

The Technical Specialist will be applying lab-based technical expertise in Stem Cell culture in contribution to agreed specifications in delivering client projects to agreed deadlines.

You’ll be an expert in stem cell culture as this is not an entry level role and candidates must have a track record of culturing and differentiation hES and iPS cells within industry.

What you’ll be doing:

• Culture and differentiation of hES and iPS cells in line with client and project needs.
• Isolating and culturing primary cells, recombinant cell line generation and preparation of cell lines for high throughput screening projects.
• An awareness of relevant scientific and contemporary cellular assay practices, with the ability to use this knowledge to troubleshoot assays
• Demonstrate deep understanding of a wide variety of stem cell culture methods, and able to apply learnings from one method to other areas.
• Independently perform and optimize stem cell differentiation in 2D and/or 3D culture systems.
• Execution of routine technical and non-technical tasks with high level of competency and minimal supervision.
• Owns workload to meet agreed deliverables with awareness of how this impacts the immediate and wider team.
• Adherence to safe lab working policies, with some ability to suggest new ideas and provide solutions for immediate workspace.
• Accountable for accurate reporting of billable time, aware of financial impact across projects portfolio and division.
• Stay up to date with sector insights relevant to the scientific field, sharing knowledge within the group.
• Recognise and identify solutions for technical problems of varying complexity, escape to appropriate manager/project leader to agree and implement appropriate solution/s.

Skills & Qualifications

• Educated to MSc level at a minimum in a Biological Sciences discipline, any degree with stem cell/cell culture focus is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in isolation and culturing of primary cells, recombinant cell lines for high throughput screening in industry ideally from another CRO or Biotech company.
• Significant hands‑on experience in culturing and differentiation of hES and iPS cells, able to execute outstanding aseptic technique.
• Additional experience of working on drug discovery focused projects is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders as needed and able to collate and present complex scientific datasets.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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