Senior Laboratory Specialist, Cell Lab

About the role

The Senior Laboratory Specialist plays a key role in supporting cell banking and cell culture operations by performing the initiation, expansion, maintenance, characterization, and cryopreservation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), fibroblasts, lymphoblastoid cell lines (LCLs), peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and other adherent and suspension cell cultures. This position supports both internally and externally generated cell lines and ensures all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with established SOPs, quality standards, and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures as required to meet daily lab operation expectations, including whole blood and cell cultures for establishment of transformed lymphocyte cell lines and DNA extractions for genetic studies.
• Maintain accurate records in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure sample identity data and sample processing data.
• Perform quality control and assurance checks as samples are processed, resolve sample discrepancy problems in coordination with laboratory staff, directors and cell services staff.
• Provide professional level laboratory technical support involving the application of scientific research methods and techniques, as directed by the Laboratory management team.
• Follow quality control policies and procedures on all aspects of laboratory operations.
• Take personal responsibility to deliver client services to a consistently high standard.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to all safety and company policies.
• Be effective team player, with behaviors reflecting Sampled Core Values: We strive to Delight our Clients, We pursue Excellence in every interaction, process and outcome, We Collaborate to create the best results for our clients and for each other, We are One Team, We Communicate proactively, transparently, and consistently.
• Perform related responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in a Life Sciences field, for example Biology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry.
• Minimum 2 years’ post qualification experience in all aspects of blood processing and cell culture, including iPSCs, PBMC isolation, viability testing, LCL conversion, passaging and cryopreservation.
• Must be able to read and understand technical documents, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experienced in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP), with a commitment to laboratory excellence in all activities.
• Experienced in working with a quality driven system.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to conduct and organize laboratory-based business enterprise efficiently and expeditiously whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks.
• Experienced using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), LabVantage preferred.
• Able to operate scientific instruments, with good manual dexterity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong mathematics and analytical skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• This position will require occasional, sometimes significant, work on weekend and holidays due to the inherent demands of cell processing and culture.
• Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong organization skills, with attention to priorities, effectively meeting deadlines and responding in a timely manner.

Benefits

Sampled is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)

Pay

Salary range $60,000 to $80,000. Salary level will be reflective of qualifications, skills and experience.

Schedule

Initial closing date for applications: Monday, July 27th 2026