Stem Cell Culture Specialist — Research Impact & Lab Ops

WiCell; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

WiCell, a leading non-profit stem cell services institute affiliated with UW–Madison, seeks a full-time Cell Culture Specialist to join the Stem Cell Banking team and advance stem cell research in a collaborative environment.

You will maintain human pluripotent stem cell cultures, prepare samples for distribution worldwide, support UW–Madison researchers through QC testing, perform cell assays and banking projects, and assist with lab maintenance and supply orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of laboratory experience.
• Sterile culture techniques and handling of human pluripotent stem cells or mammalian cells.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cell cultures including human pluripotent stem cell lines.
• Prepare cell samples for distribution and shipping globally.
• Support UW–Madison researchers through quality control testing and distribution of materials and reagents.
• Perform cell assays and banking projects.
• Assist with laboratory maintenance, record-keeping and supply orders.
• Work is performed in a typical laboratory/office environment; weekend and holiday work required.

Skills

Lab experience

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Accuracy and reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related field

Job description

WiCell, a leading non-profit stem cell services institute affiliated with UW–Madison, seeks a full-time Cell Culture Specialist to join the Stem Cell Banking team and advance stem cell research in a collaborative environment.

You will maintain human pluripotent stem cell cultures, prepare samples for distribution worldwide, support UW–Madison researchers through QC testing, perform cell assays and banking projects, and assist with lab maintenance and supply orders.