Scientist, Biophysics, Cell Separation

Summary

Do you enjoy solving complex problems using your combined physics and biology knowledge to drive innovative product development? STEMCELL is looking for a highly motivated biophysicist interested in advancing models and analysis to improve cell separation technology.

As a Biophysics Scientist in our Research & Development department, you’ll support the development and testing of cell separation and other biological systems. Utilizing your deep technical knowledge of computer modeling, you will test your in silico hypotheses through biological experimental research in a lab setting. These models will drive product design and development to provide scientists around the world with cutting-edge tools and technologies that help advance scientific discovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop in-silico models to simulate biological systems and processes using theoretical and experimental design, analysis, and research
• Generates hypotheses from analyzed data and formulate models to test experimental outcomes by optimizing biological systems and integrating instrumentation and materials inputs
• Conduct lab-based experiments to test models, including planning, reviewing and analyzing experimental results; develop research solutions and implement new techniques for biophysics based modeling
• Recommend technical and scientific resources, responsible for research project planning, timelines and budget
• Identify opportunities for new methods from academia, and adapt and integrate additional functionality into the analysis of cell separation and biological processes

Knowledge And Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) both in one-on-one and in group settings, and ability to synthesize complex analyses into simple explanations is a must
• Hands on experience designing, performing, interpreting and documenting experiments independently, with broad knowledge of technical methodologies within the biophysics field as well as awareness of emerging new technologies
• BSc in Biochemistry, Applied Physics, Biophysics or Biomedical Engineering with 6-10 years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry, or an MSc with 3-6 years or PhD with 0-2 years relevant experience required
• Extensive theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of a wide array of biophysics developments, complex statistics, and methods to interrogate data and implement modeling, and experience utilizing biophysics to solve problems in biological, chemistry or bioengineering systems
• Familiarity with biological research techniques such as mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology

#Bench

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. 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, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as “Scientists Helping Scientists” – standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training. We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree. 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.

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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