Scientist, Cell Line Development

Job Description Summary

STEMCELL Technologies is seeking a Scientist, Cell Line Development, to be the technical lead for our induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) Platform laboratory, providing expert scientific leadership in designing gene editing strategies, engineered cell line characterization, and scalable differentiation workflows.

In this role, you will translate genome editing and differentiation protocols into reproducible processes for customer delivery and technology transfer. The position resolves complex scientific challenges, defines technical acceptance criteria, and establishes key processes and documentation. By bridging experimental design with operational scalability, the role ensures cell products meet target quality, yield, and commercial specifications.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and develops iPSC gene editing strategies, cell line characterization plans, and scientific acceptance criteria for customer projects and commercial cell line development
• Leads experimental development of differentiation and scale-up processes, rigorously evaluating reproducibility, yield, cell quality, and suitability for process transfer
• Designs custom differentiation projects aligned with customer specifications and interprets complex experimental data to guide ongoing platform development
• Resolves complex technical problems and establishes SOPs, characterization protocols, and technology transfer packages in coordination with internal teams
• Provides scientific guidance to laboratory Research Associates and Senior Research Associates, delivering technical input for project scopes, reports, and customer discussions led by the Senior iPSC Platform Partner

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Typically requires a Doctorate (PhD) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline with 2-5 years of relevant experience (or a Master's Degree with 4-8 years of experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 6-10 years of experience)
• Broad scientific knowledge and expertise in iPSC gene editing design, CRISPR/gene-targeting technologies, and single-cell cloning
• In-depth knowledge of directed stem cell differentiation workflows, scale-up process development, cell line characterization methods, and technology transfer principles
• Proven track record of conducting complex analyses to investigate root causes, resolve ambiguous experimental outcomes, and implement innovative scientific solutions
• Excellent communicational skills and strong collaborative ability to work and present cross-functionally across R&D, Quality, Product Management, and external technical teams

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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 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 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 salary for this job ranges from:

$85,700.00 - $128,500.00

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.

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