Job Description Summary

In this role, you will provide advanced technical and operational support to ensure our R&D laboratories operate in alignment with global standards. You will contribute to core programs such as laboratory training, inventory control and housekeeping to enable scientific user groups to work in optimized lab environments. Additionally, you will support lab planning, equipment lifecycle support and risk mitigation through collaboration with cross-functional teams and scientific staff.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers and continuously improves standardized Laboratory Operations programs including training, safety, housekeeping, quality and sustainability to ensure operational compliance and efficiency

• Tracks and manages inventory of laboratory materials and consumables; supports procurement, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting to sustain daily lab operations

• Collaborates with scientific user groups and cross-functional partners to define lab space requirements, support operational projects and maintain documentation standards

• Identifies and mitigates operational risks and non-conformances; partners with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to ensure adherence to safe work procedures and regulatory expectations

• Applies technical knowledge to support new and ongoing lab-based work while contributing to capital planning processes and optimization initiatives

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline with 2–6 years’ experience, or a Master’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline with up to 4 years experience; minimum 3 years of relevant laboratory operations experience

• Strong knowledge of lab safety, operations and equipment with familiarity in project or change management principles

• Experience with laboratory techniques such as flow cytometry, microscopy, or understanding ethical considerations in animal/human research is an asset

• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking to solve problems, communicates effectively across technical and non-technical teams, and supports process improvements and training initiatives

• Manages time and priorities efficiently while collaborating seamlessly across teams and scientific user groups

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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:

$71,200.00 - $96,400.00

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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