Technical Specialist - Stem Cells ( 12 month FTC)

IQVIA; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Cambridge is seeking a Technical Specialist on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. The role requires expert stem cell culture experience, including hES and iPS cells, with a track record in industry.

You will culture and differentiate cells, support high throughput screening projects, and contribute to client deliverables on set deadlines. Educated to MSc level in Biological Sciences, you will have hands-on aseptic techniques and enjoy working across 2D/3D culture systems, reporting time

Qualifications

• MSc level minimum in Biological Sciences; stem cell/cell culture focus encouraged.
• Experience isolating and culturing primary cells and recombinant cell lines for high throughput screening in industry.
• Hands-on experience with culturing and differentiating hES and iPS cells; aseptic technique essential.
• Experience on drug discovery focused projects is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and present data.

Responsibilities

• Culture and differentiate hES and iPS cells per client/project needs.
• Isolate and culture primary cells; prepare cell lines for screening.
• Troubleshoot assays using knowledge of cellular methods and practices.
• Apply stem cell culture learnings across methods and projects.
• Independently perform and optimize stem cell differentiation in 2D/3D systems.
• Execute routine technical tasks with minimal supervision; manage workload and deadlines.
• Adhere to safe lab policies; suggest improvements where possible.
• Accurately report billable time and understand financial impact of projects.
• Stay updated with sector insights; share knowledge within the group.
• Identify and propose solutions for technical problems; escalate when needed.

Skills

Stem cell culture

hES/iPS culture

High throughput screening experience

Drug discovery projects

Communication with stakeholders

Education

MSc in Biological Sciences or related

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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