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Research Technologist, REPROCELL Europe (Glasgow, UK)

Reprocell Europe Ltd is a leading life sciences company with its European HQ in Glasgow. Reprocell provides services and products to the pharmaceutical industry to assist in the development of new medicines, with a strong focus on preclinical drug discovery and regenerative medicine.

REPROCELL provides specialist non-clinical drug development services to the pharmaceutical industry.

We wish to recruit a Technologist to join our Operations division, which carries out research projects using human tissues as a test system to predict the safety and effectiveness of potential new drugs. We also provide stem cell research services to the pharma and biotech industry, using our unique reprogramming technology.

The role will be primarily laboratory-based. In addition to a relevant life sciences degree; report writing, data analysis and good communication skills are essential. Further training in Reprocell’s in vitro research, such as organ bath, myography and organoculture techniques and stem cell culture methods will be provided. REPROCELL’s laboratories operate seven days per week; therefore, flexible working is required.

The company is a member of the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) programme; experience within a GLP lab is advantageous however training will be provided.

This is an opportunity to join a growing company in an exciting and fast-moving area of drug development.

Qualifications Preferred:

Minimum BSc. Qualifications in pharmacology, physiology or a related life sciences discipline are preferred.

Applicants should be resident in the UK.

Applicants should apply via Indeed at https://uk.indeed.com/job/research-technologist-10348ed320d205f3

Stem Cell Research Assistant, REPROCELL USA (Beltsville, MD)

REPROCELL USA Inc is seeking skilled, experienced, and highly motivated candidates for a Stem Cell Research Assistant position in our Stem Cell Services Department. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to Stem Cell Scientists in the laboratory work for human iPSC services based at the Beltsville (MD) location.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical assistance as needed in agreement with Management Team and Stem Cell Scientists on various projects (e.g., primary culture derivation, reprogramming, expansion, quality control, etc.)
• Maintaining paper and electronic records
• Maintaining the lab in good working order (e.g., water bath maintenance incubator maintenance, biological safety cabinet maintenance, etc.)
• Preparing and maintaining stock solutions
• Assisting with data preparation
• Keeping technical skills and knowledge up-to-date.

Additionally, the Stem Cell Research Assistant is responsible to communicate in a timely manner with the Stem Cell Scientists and with the Management Team regarding the service projects in which the Stem Cell Research Associate is involved, and the Research Associate is expected to assist in reports elaboration for clients. To this end, the position may require working with multidisciplinary teams. This position requires to maintain up-to-date professional training and lab work safety requirements.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering, or related subject, Master’s degree preferred
• General cell biology, stem cell biology, and sterile cell culture knowledge and practice preferred but training on-the-job can be provided for the right individual
• Flexibility and ability to cooperate as a team player
•  Excellent organizational skills
• Visual concentration and manual dexterity
• Attention to detail, both at the bench and in other work assignments
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Ability to follow procedures, and to record and communicate deviations
• Comfort with basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to learn new skills, work under general supervision, and proceed alone on regular tasks