Scientist, Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Biology

at  Aspect Biosystems

We are seeking a Scientist, Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Biology to join Aspect’s Therapeutic Cell Platform team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Therapeutic Cell Platforms, the Scientist, Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Biology will play a pivotal role in developing bioprinted tissue therapeutics from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics that could transform the way we develop medicines and treat diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education + Experience: PhD in biology, biotechnology, life sciences or related field, or a MSc with at least 5 years of industry experience.
• Cell Line Knowledge: Hands on experience in handling hPSCs, cell-based assays, Flow cytometry, and cell culture.
• Laboratory Skills: In-depth technical experience in flow cytometry, immunostaining, and molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid extractions, qPCR, library constructions for RNA-Seq. Knowledge in bioinformatics analyses is a plus.

WHO WE ARE

Aspect Biosystems is a Canadian biotechnology company creating bioprinted tissue therapeutics to transform how we treat disease. Our bold team of innovators and entrepreneurs have joined us from all over the globe to create a new class of regenerative medicine and work towards a future where our bioprinted tissues are used to save lives and make people healthier. We are endlessly curious and wildly passionate about what we do. Every person on our team is a key contributor to our success and is eager to roll up their sleeves to make a difference in the ever-changing world of biotech. If you are committed to making a real impact and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies, we want to hear from you!
Curious about our current perks and benefits? Learn more here.
At Aspect Biosystems, our strength has always been in our diversity. Different people, thinking differently, unified in creating a world that is better for us all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team. All aspects of employment — including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate — are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, provincial, or local law.
If you’re interested in joining our team but don’t see a job posting that matches your experience or background, we encourage you to submit a general application to be considered for future opportunities

• Independently design, plan, and execute experiments and assays to support the development of bioprinted tissue therapeutic programs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of hPSC lines, including phenotypic, genetic, and functional evaluations.
• Develop and refine methods to enhance process efficiency and quality.
• Perform and optimize hPSC differentiation protocols to generate specific cell types for therapeutic applications.
• Expertly culture and maintain hPSCs, ensuring high cell quality and viability.
• Work closely with Process Development teams to design, execute scale-up/scale-out strategies, and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for use of cells in bioprinted tissue therapeutics.
• Collaborate with tissue engineers, biomaterials experts, and biologists to optimize cell functions in bioprinted tissues.
• Generate experimental reports and present data to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clear and rigorous experimental records, including electronic laboratory notebooks.