iPSC Culture & Islet Differentiation Research Associate

Skills Alliance Enterprise; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills Alliance Enterprise in Cambridge, MA seeks a Research Associate for Stem Cell Culture & Differentiation on a 6-month on-site contract. You will execute iPSC culture, differentiate toward islet lineages, and support scaling toward clinical manufacturing.

Apply your hands-on stem cell expertise in a fast-paced lab, maintain rigorous data records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance process development and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Stem Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 1–5+ years of hands-on stem cell therapy industry or academia experience.
• Familiarity with beta cell or stem cell differentiation workflow is a plus but not required.
• Experience in media preparation, stem cell culture, or related stem cell workflows desired.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills with consistent protocol adherence.
• Ability to manage time efficiently across multiple preparation tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and independent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• iPSC Culture & Differentiation Execution: Perform daily lab-based execution of pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture, expansion, and directed differentiation across 2D and 3D platforms.
• Bioreactor & Closed-System Operations: Operate, optimize, and maintain closed bioreactor systems using aseptic, single-use, GMP-aligned workflows.
• Process Lock & Tech Transfer Support: Partner with R&D, PD, and MSAT teams to establish a robust differentiation workflow and enable scale-up to clinical manufacturing.
• Bridge between R&D and PD: Operate effectively at the intersection of early R&D and late-stage process development/GMP readiness.
• Data & Process Documentation: Maintain rigorous, real-time scientific documentation, analyze experimental data, compile summaries, and contribute to SOP drafting.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Cambridge lab safety and biosafety standards and regulations.

Skills

Stem cell biology

Biomedical engineering

iPSC culture

Differentiation workflows

GMP knowledge

Data documentation

SOP drafting

Safety compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BSc or MSc in Stem Cell Biology or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Skills Alliance Enterprise in Cambridge, MA seeks a Research Associate for Stem Cell Culture & Differentiation on a 6-month on-site contract. You will execute iPSC culture, differentiate toward islet lineages, and support scaling toward clinical manufacturing.

Apply your hands-on stem cell expertise in a fast-paced lab, maintain rigorous data records, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance process development and regulatory readiness.