Associate Scientist iPSC Cell Culture

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented laboratory professional to provide weekend support for the Research and Development (R&D) team by performing induced pluripotency stem cell (iPSC) culture operations. This role focuses on maintaining healthy, confluent iPSC cultures through routine feeding, monitoring, and support of the differentiation process. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture (iPSC cell culture preferred), accurate laboratory documentation, and will be comfortable working independently while coordinating with cross‑functional teams.

This position is a Wednesday – Sunday shift with initial training occurring Monday – Friday for approximately 4 – 6 weeks before transitioning to the Wednesday – Sunday requirement.

• Lab‑based role focused on supporting the R&D team by performing routine weekend iPSC cell culture maintenance and cell‑based assays with strict aseptic technique.
• Execute iPSC culture expansion, passaging, media changes, and bioreactor maintenance independently to support differentiation procedures according to established protocols.
• Perform routine cell culture monitoring assays to evaluate overall culture health, morphology, and confluency by cell counting, viability assessment, and imaging.
• Conduct cell fixation on in‑process and drug substance material to prepare samples for downstream analysis.
• Manage responsibilities for multiple bioreactor systems in parallel and independently perform cell culture operations over the weekend.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and communicate any weekend process results clearly to team and upper management.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and operational procedures.

• B.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or a related field) with 3–4 years of relevant laboratory experience. M.S. in biological or biochemical sciences (or related field) with 1–2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Extensive experience with proper aseptic technique and working within a biosafety cabinet (BSC).
• Advanced proficiency in independently maintaining and expanding mammalian cell lines without the use of antibiotics.
• Strong experience with single‑use bioreactor, flask, and plate‑based cell culturing methods.
• Strong organizational, time management, and troubleshooting abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

• Hands‑on experience expanding and differentiating iPSC cell lines.
• Experience working with PBS Biotech bioreactor systems at multiple scales.
• Experience with cell fixation for flow cytometry.
• Familiarity with Benchling ELN system and proper documentation.

Position is Full Time, Wednesday – Sunday, 8am – 5pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Boston, MA are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full‑time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Yearly goal‑based bonus & eligibility for merit‑based increases

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award‑winning in sourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co‑employment, and project‑management worries.

We infuse our 55‑year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR, and a great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website .

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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