Senior Technical Specialist - Stem Cell
Core
Subject matter expert for stem cell culture technologies supporting the development, maintenance, and delivery of high-quality cellular systems for drug discovery programmes. (via careerplan.io/jobs/R1572394-senior-technical-specialist-stem-cell-at-iqvia)
Role type
Senior Technical Specialist II (Stem Cell Biology)
Builds
High-quality cell batches for high-throughput screening and discovery activities
Domain
Life Sciences / Drug Discovery / Stem Cell Biology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Stem cell culture, cell line maintenance, cryopreservation, cellular assays, technical troubleshooting, project management, contamination control
Preferred skills
Pluripotent stem cell (iPSC/ESC) differentiation, automated liquid handling, high-throughput technologies, cell line engineering, client-facing scientific projects
Technologies
Automated liquid handling platforms, high-throughput screening systems
Responsibilities
Lead development and optimisation of stem cell culture technologies; Culture, maintain, expand, and troubleshoot stem cell and primary cell lines; Manage multiple cell culture programmes against project timelines; Apply cryopreservation techniques to ensure cell line integrity; Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting cellular assays; Drive best practices in cell culture workflows; Ensure compliance with biological safety and contamination control procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC