The Application Scientist of the Shared Resource Center will execute processes within highly technical or complex field/ technology to answer novel biological questions (including analysis and reporting of results to end-users; resolution of complex queries from lab mates/ end-users).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the iPSC service line within CytoStem, including reprogramming, differentiation, and characterization workflows.
• Design, validate, and refine protocols for iPSC reprogramming and lineage-specific differentiation using defined, reproducible systems.
• Implement advanced QC measures to ensure consistency, pluripotency, genomic integrity, and differentiation potential.
• Collaborate on the development of analytical pipelines for complex phenotypic and transcriptomic data.
• Partner with automation engineers, image analysis teams, and bioinformatics collaborators to streamline workflows from reprogramming through functional readout.
• Support the operation of a stem cell biorepository, including inventory management and distribution strategies.
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to high-impact publications and grant applications.
• Mentor junior staff and help build a team culture focused on innovation, scientific rigor, and service excellence.
• Educate peers on concepts and processes surrounding cellular reprogramming and differentiation.

Experience:

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field strongly preferred.
• Extensive hands-on experience with human iPSC culture, reprogramming, and lineage-specific differentiation.
• Proven success in developing and scaling stem cell protocols in an academic or biotech environment.
• Experience in functional genomics and live-cell imaging technologies is strongly preferred.
• Experience in characterization techniques including qPCR, flow cytometry, immunostaining, microscopy, and transcriptomics is preferred.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Experience mentoring junior scientists.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific area

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 8 + years of research experience is required.
• 6 + years of research experience is required with a Master’s degree.
• 3 + years of research experience is required with a PHD.
• Prior experience in relevant lab techniques preferred.
• Experience in lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of the field and related trends.

• Lead the iPSC service line within CytoStem, including reprogramming, differentiation, and characterization workflows.
• Design, validate, and refine protocols for iPSC reprogramming and lineage-specific differentiation using defined, reproducible systems.
• Implement advanced QC measures to ensure consistency, pluripotency, genomic integrity, and differentiation potential.
• Collaborate on the development of analytical pipelines for complex phenotypic and transcriptomic data.
• Partner with automation engineers, image analysis teams, and bioinformatics collaborators to streamline workflows from reprogramming through functional readout.
• Support the operation of a stem cell biorepository, including inventory management and distribution strategies.
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to high-impact publications and grant applications.
• Mentor junior staff and help build a team culture focused on innovation, scientific rigor, and service excellence.
• Educate peers on concepts and processes surrounding cellular reprogramming and differentiation