Research Associate, Research Scientist, Biomedical Science

Job Description Summary  At STEMCELL Technologies, a globally recognized provider for the life sciences, we’re working to develop innovative products to support critical research in the fields of immunology, cell therapy, and biotechnology. If you enjoy hands-on laboratory work and applying your scientific knowledge in a collaborative space, this could be your next opportunity! We are looking for Research Associates to join our Research and Development (R&D) teams!

As a Research Associate, you will work closely with researchers to test, develop, and improve upon new and existing STEMCELL products. You will perform and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, analyze and communicate experimental results, contribute to technical documentation and experimental design, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the R&D laboratory. This is a great opportunity for early career professionals to hone their laboratory skills and build a career in biotech!

Please note, there are six positions across our neuroscience, immunology, hematopoiesis, protein science, and product evaluation teams.
Duties and Responsibilities   Perform and troubleshoot experiments, calculating and analyzing data while identifying any abnormal or unexpected trends, and accurately document and summarize experimental observations
Validate new products, product components, and technologies related to assigned projects
Present data at R&D meetings, providing conclusions and future plans as directed by the supervisor
Contribute to ongoing maintenance and operations of the laboratory, including lab cleaning, equipment maintenance, inventory ordering, waste disposal, and lab skills training, whilst adhering to laboratory standards and practises
May provide technical support and training on product use and protocols within R&D and other departments
Knowledge and Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences with up to 2 years of relevant experience
Experience performing high quality, reproducible laboratory experiments
Cell culture or flow cytometry experience considered an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in one-on-one and group settings
Experience performing statistical analyses and interpreting experimental data with guidance
Company Overview  STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists - standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services.

Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada. This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment.

We all begin our lives curious about the world around us, the way it works and our place in it. At STEMCELL Technologies, we never lose that curiosity. It inspires and motivates us to discover and innovate. It drives us to develop technologies, create products, and offer services that will help scientists around the world do research that progresses scientific knowledge and supports breakthroughs.

In the field of biotechnology, there is no better company in which to find inspiration, fulfill your potential and define your success with like-minded people. We specialize in the development of specialty cell culture media and cell isolation systems. Our products are used to drive the fields of stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research forward. We are Scientists Helping Scientists.
Benefits & Salary   The annual salary for this job ranges from: $61,400.00 - $83,000.00
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.
In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement…