Job Description Summary

Are you looking for a part-time role to enhance your cell culture skills and gain valuable laboratory experience in the biotech industry? We are seeking a Part-Time Research Associate to support our Research & Development team over the weekends. As a Research Associate, will be responsible for supporting research groups working on the development, testing, and improvement of media products.

This part-time weekend position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience with cell culture techniques, excellent communication, and strong time management skills to work effectively. This is a unique opportunity for a professional looking to contribute to innovative research while enjoying a part-time, flexible work schedule.

Please note that the salary range listed below is based on full-time work. As this is a part-time position, the salary will be pro-rated based on the actual part-time hours worked (estimation of 18 hours per week).

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing human cell culture maintenance and supporting in-house testing, lab operations, and quality initiatives 

• Communicating with and updating team members and stakeholders during the week to organize, prioritize, and schedule duties for independent weekend completion

• Executing general lab procedures and tasks, including but not limited to, calculations, assays, documentation, and troubleshooting without direct supervision

• Mandatory weekend work (Saturday and Sunday) will be required

Knowledge and Qualifications

• BSc (in progress or completed) in Life Sciences or related field (relevant co-op training, directed studies, or equivalent is an asset)

• Experience with mammalian cell culture techniques required. Training in cellular and molecular biology techniques including qPCR, immunocytochemistry, or microscopy would be an asset

• Experience performing independent laboratory research, and coordinating with and supporting multiple collaborators

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings

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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:

$56,270.00 - $76,100.00

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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