Senior Stem Cell Research Associate II (GMP)

Piper Companies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

401k

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate II to support the development of innovative cell-based therapies. This role will contribute to stem cell research, genetic engineering studies, and translational biology programs through hands-on laboratory experimentation and data analysis.

Based at our Cambridge, MA site, you will perform culture and differentiation of human stem cells, support cellular engineering efforts, monitor cell health, and carry out molecular

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on human pluripotent stem cell culture experience.
• Experience in regenerative medicine, cell therapy or related therapeutic development.
• GMP-regulated biotech/biopharmaceutical environment experience.
• Experience with flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA and immunostaining.

Responsibilities

• Culture, expand, maintain, and differentiate human stem cells and other mammalian cell lines.
• Support cellular engineering, gene modification, and functional evaluation.
• Monitor cell health, sterility, and record keeping.
• Perform molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction and cDNA prep.
• Conduct assays such as flow cytometry, qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, and immunostaining.
• Develop and troubleshoot experimental workflows and SOPs.
• Compile and present data using appropriate statistics.
• Manage laboratory inventory and purchasing.

Skills

Stem cell culture

GMP experience

Flow cytometry

RT-qPCR

ddPCR

ELISA

Immunostaining

qPCR

Immunofluorescence

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate II to support the development of innovative cell-based therapies. This role will contribute to stem cell research, genetic engineering studies, and translational biology programs through hands-on laboratory experimentation and data analysis.

Based at our Cambridge, MA site, you will perform culture and differentiation of human stem cells, support cellular engineering efforts, monitor cell health, and carry out molecular