Research Scientist, Cellular Therapies & Product Development

Extremity Care; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Extremity Care is seeking a Research Scientist to lead investigation and development of human cells, tissues, and cellular products in a fast-paced environment. You will own projects from design through budgeting while collaborating with Product Development and Marketing.

You will manage schedules, lead experiments, and ensure compliance with FDA/ISO standards, training staff and coordinating with vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline with 3 years post‑doc plus 1 year industry experience.
• Master’s degree with thesis in a scientific discipline plus 3 years of industry experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• At least 3 years of research and development experience.
• Experience in technical writing, with peer‑reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, grant submissions.
• Experience using GraphPad Prism.
• Clearance of favorable background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Own & develop project deliverables for new product technologies, process improvements, and product characterization.
• Manage project activities, maintain schedules, and provide weekly updates.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to execute research projects.
• Support Project Engineers in scaling manufacturing processes and resolving issues.
• Process human cells, tissues, and cellular based products from cadaveric or live donations as needed.
• Conduct literature reviews, design and execute experiments, analyze data, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Train associate staff in lab and documentation practices.
• Perform in vitro or in vivo assays (in-house or external).
• Develop, validate and implement assay protocols for new test methods.
• Prepare research documents including protocols, reports, proposals and presentations.
• Operate and maintain scientific test equipment.
• Maintain laboratory resources and materials.
• Establish vendor relationships for testing equipment sourcing.
• Implement QA practices in project activities.
• Maintain integrity and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Ethics & integrity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Science-business strategy

Independence

Project management

Fast-paced adaptability

Technical writing

MS Office & statistics

Education

Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline

Master’s degree with thesis in a scientific discipline

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Extremity Care is seeking a Research Scientist to lead investigation and development of human cells, tissues, and cellular products in a fast-paced environment. You will own projects from design through budgeting while collaborating with Product Development and Marketing.

You will manage schedules, lead experiments, and ensure compliance with FDA/ISO standards, training staff and coordinating with vendors as needed.