We are seeking a Cell Biology Co-op to join the Therapeutic Cell Platforms team. The successful candidate assist in the design, development, and testing of bioprinted therapeutics for preclinical use. They will also provide support for the maintenance and differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) to be used for bioprinting, assay development, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven image analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a team of cell biologists, biomaterials experts, and engineers to develop bioprinted tissues that could transform the way we develop medicines and treat disease.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth and maintenance of hPSCs for liver cell differentiation and bioprinting, adhering to aseptic techniques.
• Perform in vitro assays to assess the health, function, and maturation of 3D tissues, including techniques such as cell viability assays, immunostaining, flow cytometry and ELISA.
• Support the long-term maintenance of bioprinted human tissue models using advanced 3D cell culture techniques.
• Implement machine learning algorithms to support assay development, including AI-driven image analysis of 2D and 3D cultures.
• Create experimental reports and present experimental results in team meetings.
• Maintain clear and rigorous experimental records, including electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Help maintain laboratory supplies and reagents.

Qualifications

• Education + Experience: Undergraduate student enrolled in cell biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, or similar program.
• Professional Experience: Ideally have work experience in a laboratory setting through previous co-op or internship programs.
• Research Experience: Hands-on experience with image-based software analysis, aseptic technique, mammalian cell culture, experimental techniques for analyzing cell cultures (ELISA, colorimetric assays, immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy), and data analysis.
• Beneficial Experience: Experience working with primary cells, hPSC-derived cells, or 3D culture systems would be advantageous.

Who You Are

• Intellectually Curious: You have a burning desire to learn more and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
• Problem Solver: You love immersing yourself in difficult technical problems and coming up with solutions that work. You think outside the box and use your experience and intuition to identify when such solutions are realistic.
• Detail-Oriented & Meticulously Organized: You have outstanding attention to detail and take pride in your work. You can multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and have a track record for delivering work on time.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and believe that we can get further, faster by working together.
• Effective Communicator: You are an active listener who can effectively communicate to different audiences in diverse situations.
• Go-Getter: You work with a sense of urgency, are results-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial environment. You are willing to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done.

The hiring range for this role is $3,000 - $4,000 per month. Our ranges are based on market data. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.