Senior Research Associate

Shanghai - China

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Senior Research Associate is responsible for testing new and existing products product components competing products and platform technologies for the assigned Team in the Research and Development (R&D) department. As an in-house expert this role involves independently designing performing and troubleshooting complex experiments with appropriate controls conducting data analysis maintaining accurate written records of laboratory procedures providing regular reporting of experimental results and generating technical product documentation. This role performs literature reviews to identify alternative experimental strategies and/or new product ideas and provides training and support to other departments. This role also contributes to the general functioning of the R&D laboratory and conducts all lab work
according to the company standards.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Independently designs and executes experiments in alignment with the product design criteria including establishing novel methods and techniques. Identifies the market need for new technologies and validates them in the lab.
Independently performs data analysis and calculations including: interpreting and evaluating complex problems suggesting appropriate statistical analyses drawing appropriate conclusions and formulating next steps in the experimental design.
Presents data at R&D data meetings provides conclusions and future plans contributes to scientific discussions internally and externally performs literature reviews and develops an experimental design with additional read-outs to meet product design.
Proactively provides support and training (product use protocols) training to other departments and functions as a technical expert in cross-department collaboration projects.
Support laboratory maintenance as requested (e.g. inventory of supplies receiving reagents/consumables waste disposal and safety measures)
Validates new products product components and technologies as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum education degree requirement: Bachelor
Bachelors degree in Life Science Chemistry or Engineering with 2-6 years of relevant experience or Masters with less than 4 years of experience.
Relevant experience performing independent laboratory experiments and research in an industry setting of the related field including independently assessing the appropriate use of statistical analyses of biological data. Prior experience with pluripotent stem cell culture is a plus.
Ability to apply critical and analytical thinking to independently design conduct analyze and troubleshoot experiments.
Excellent communication skills (verbal written and presentation) both in one-on-one and in group settings.
Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in conducting literature reviews and applying that knowledge to product design.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects of varying complexity.

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 Scientistsstanding 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 1800 employees globally most with scientific or engineering degrees STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer inCanada.

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 Canadas 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.

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Job Description SummaryThe Senior Research Associate is responsible for testing new and existing products product components competing products and platform technologies for the assigned Team in the Research and Development (R&D) department. As an in-house expert this role involves independently des...