Research Specialist - Stem Cell Culture

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory research activities including but not limited to cell culture, sample preparation and assay reagent and media supply.
• Perform various biological assays as determined by the specific departmental work project or package and using both manual and automated techniques.
• Analyze and report data using corporate tools; apply QC rules to show acceptability.
• Track assay performance metrics and communicate issues and suggest improvements to current assay methodology, supporting evaluation of new technologies where applicable.
• Be an active member of the scientific teams – contribute at team meetings by presenting data and looking for opportunities for innovation.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
• Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader and customer or by sharing the best practice(s) with other groups.
• Operate to approved quality standards.
• Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedules to support requirements.

Critical Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• An ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus.
• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.

Basic Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical Sciences), with relevant laboratory experience.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated work in a laboratory environment following defined protocols and SOPs, performing cell culture and several laboratory bioassays using manual and automated techniques.
• Demonstrable working experience with advanced cell culture techniques including organoid cultures, organ on a chip, iPSC cultures and/or air/liquid interface models.
• Knowledgeable in good laboratory practices (GLP) and good laboratory safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• A proven background of training staff in laboratory techniques.
• Computational skills preferred for enabling automated data acquisition and analysis, and familiarity with related data analysis applications.

Job Pace

• The person needs to occasionally move between laboratories, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite.
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).

Work Environment

• Employees will be provided with PerkinElmer polo shirts to be worn when on site.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory and controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Work with biohazards upon completion of blood borne pathogen surveillance.
• Hepatitis B vaccination may be required, vaccination programme in place for successful candidates who are not already vaccinated or require updated boosters.

Compensation

• The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $65,000 to $73,000.