Senior Technical Specialist - Stem Cell

On-site in Cambridge·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 5 Oct)

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Cambridge
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.
Significant experience working within a stem cell or advanced cell culture environment.
Extensive hands-on experience culturing, maintaining, and troubleshooting stem cell lines.
Strong understanding of cell culture technologies, cellular assays, and cryopreservation methodologies.
Proven scientific problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
Experience managing multiple priorities within a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across teams.

Nice to have

Advanced practical experience with pluripotent stem cells (iPSC or ESC) and differentiation workflows.
Experience with automated liquid handling platforms and high-throughput technologies.
Knowledge of molecular biology techniques and cell line engineering.
Experience supporting cell line generation and characterisation programmes.
Exposure to client-facing scientific projects within a CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment.

The role

At IQVIA Discovery Sciences, we are accelerating scientific innovation through advanced cellular models and cutting-edge research technologies. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Specialist - Stem Cells to join our talented scientific team and play a pivotal role in supporting innovative drug discovery programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a stem cell specialist who combines deep technical expertise with scientific curiosity and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where their work directly contributes to ground-breaking therapeutic research.

What you'll do

As a Senior Technical Specialist II, you will be the subject matter expert for stem cell culture technologies, supporting the development, maintenance, optimisation, and delivery of high-quality cellular systems for a range of discovery projects.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across sites, helping to solve complex technical challenges while ensuring the consistent supply of robust cellular models for research programmes.

Lead the development, optimisation, and implementation of stem cell culture technologies.
Culture, maintain, expand, and troubleshoot a wide variety of stem cell, primary, and recombinant cell lines.
Manage multiple cell culture programmes simultaneously, ensuring delivery against critical project timelines.
Generate and supply high-quality cell batches to support high-throughput screening and ongoing discovery activities.
Apply contemporary cryopreservation techniques to ensure consistency, reproducibility, and long-term cell line integrity.
Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting cellular assays and culture-related challenges.
Drive best practice across cell culture workflows, sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
Ensure compliance with biological safety requirements and contamination control procedures.
Collaborate with scientists, project teams, and stakeholders across departments and global locations.
Engage with external suppliers, research partners, and occasionally clients to support scientific objectives.

Hiring process

1 interview

Other interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise specified.
Most interviews are conducted in English unless otherwise specified. However, some questions may be asked in local language.
The use of AI support during an interview or online assessment is strictly prohibited and grounds for disqualification.

About IQVIA

Industry: Clinical Research and Health Data
Founded: 1982
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Durham, USA
Website: iqvia.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Be part of a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of healthcare and drug discovery.
Work alongside an exceptional scientific leadership team and subject matter experts.
Contribute to innovative programmes that have the potential to transform patient outcomes.
Access advanced technologies, modern laboratory facilities, and diverse scientific challenges.
Collaborate with colleagues across the UK, Europe, and global research networks.
Enjoy ongoing development opportunities and the chance to further establish yourself as a leader in stem cell science.

Additional information

If you're passionate about stem cell biology, thrive on solving complex scientific challenges, and want to contribute to the next generation of therapeutic innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join IQVIA Discovery Sciences and help advance the science that changes lives.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

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