Senior Scientist (Stem Cell Engineering)

Job ID R0007130 Date posted 04/30/2026

Job Description Summary

STEMCELL Technologies is seeking a Senior Scientist (Manager) to lead an R&D group focusing on the creation of human pluripotent stem cell models using cutting-edge synthetic biology and genome engineering approaches.

As a Senior Scientist, you will lead a specialized group of Research Associates to develop methods for stem cell programming and oversee the full lifecycle of product development. You will act as a recognized scientific leader and subject matter expert, driving day-to-day lab functioning and experiments to ensure corporate deliverables are met. By combining your technical expertise and hands-on leadership, you will help shape future product development.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a scientific Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading the technical aspects of complex projects and providing consultancy for intra- and inter-departmental initiatives

• Oversee the innovation and optimization of tools to generate diverse cell/tissue types using genome engineering, cell programming, and synthetic biology approaches

• Lead and direct the work activities of the group, providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members

• Establish annual goals and oversee multiple high-complexity projects, ensuring rigorous experimental design, research quality, and successful technical support

• Consistently apply creative approaches to drive the launch of new products, IP generation, and improved processes, communicating findings effectively with internal and external presentations and collaborating with academic and industrial partners

Knowledge and Qualifications:

• PhD with minimum 5 years, Master's with minimum 8 years, or Bachelor's with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a scientific field (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Stem Cell Biology, or a related discipline)

• Extensive knowledge and proven experience using and/or developing genome engineering technologies (such as CRISPR/Cas9), and design strategies including gRNA design parameters, HDR templates, and nucleases to generate engineered cell lines.

• Experience with human Pluripotent Stem Cell (hPSC) lines is required

• Experience with cellular programming and/or reprogramming approaches such as transcription factor based forward programming is preferred

• Practical experience with molecular cloning and/or mRNA synthesis is preferred

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate with key opinion leaders and customers, and provide supervision to junior colleagues

• Strong understanding of current genome engineering landscape, including methodologies, applications, and challenges, coupled with the ability to learn and apply scientific knowledge to new fields and contribute to scientific discussions

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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:

$98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.