Scientist, Analytical Development and Services

Job Description Summary

Are you looking to use your analytical mindset and scientific knowledge to creatively solve technical problems? The Analytical Development & Services Chemistry Team is looking for a Scientist to develop new methods related to particle chemistry!
In this role, you will be focused on evaluating new analytical chemistry methods for characterizing nanoparticles and associated reagents using a suite of analytical instruments. Take the next step in your biotechnology career at STEMCELL Technologies!

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments to assist with analytical requests from other STEMCELL departments, including analyzing data and summarizing conclusions in detailed technical reports

• Identify gaps in analytical capabilities and develop new analytical methods for characterizing nanoparticles, polymers and proteins to assist with ongoing projects, and support transfer of new methods to other teams

• Assist in developing strategies to improve nanoparticle formulations and synthesis conditions for STEMCELL products

• Present data and conclusions at team meetings with collaborators and stakeholders from other business areas

Knowledge and Qualifications

• PhD degree in Chemistry or a related field, or MSc with at least 4 years of relevant industrial experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of experience

• Practical experience with analytical assays and instruments for studying nanoparticles, as well as material and surface characterizations (e.g. particle sizing techniques, ICP-MS, QCM-D, Raman spectroscopy)

• Experience developing new analytical methods and troubleshooting instruments

• Strong background in statistical analyses and interpreting experimental data, including experience presenting data to groups and writing reports for broader audiences

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively are highly desirable

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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 2300 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 offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. 

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual base salary for this job ranges from:

$78,640.00 - $118,000.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

NOTE: STEMCELL’s vaccination policy requires that all candidates for this role be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including boosters), as currently recommended or required by local health authorities and public health orders, unless an exemption from this policy is approved through our accommodation request process.

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