The Heart Regeneration Program, a translational program within UW Medicine, is developing human embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes as a cell therapeutic. The program has an immediate opening for a temporary Research Scientist/Engineer on the Cell Processing Team. This is a temporary full time position, reporting to the Team Leader of Cell Processing for the Heart Regeneration Program.
The Research Scientist / Engineer 2 will work both independently and collaboratively with the cell processing group and other research scientists within UW Medicine.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Optimizing cell production to a scalable process
- Developing and writing SOPs
- Tech transfer to a GMP manufacturing facility
- Generating test material for preclinical studies and developing validated assays for defining product specifications.
- The Cell Processing Team will work collaboratively with other research scientists in UW Medicine to develop novel methods for cardiomyocyte differentiation.
- Attending meetings as necessary;
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- B.S. in biology, physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or chemical engineering And one or more years’ experience
- At least one year of cell culture experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Some experience using flow cytometry
- Hands-on experience with human pluripotent stem cells is highly desirable
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Familiarity with SOPs is an advantage
DESIRED
- Master’s degree biology, physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or chemical engineering
- 2+ years experience of cell culture experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
CONTACT
Scott Thies: rsthies@uw.edu