What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioengineering Contractor position at Stratacuity: Proven Scientific Placement?
Our Cambridge based biotech client is looking for a skilled, detail‑oriented researcher to support cutting‑edge work in cell biology and advanced bioprocessing. If you thrive at the bench, enjoy solving technical challenges, and love turning data into clear insights, this role could be a great match!
What You’ll Do
- Perform biological assays to assess cell quality, including qPCR and flow cytometry
- Work across both manual and automated bioprocess workflows on an advanced cell manufacturing platform
- Maintain thorough, accurate documentation in an electronic lab notebook
- Compile, interpret, and communicate results through written summaries and presentations to the Bioengineering team
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in bioengineering, biology, or related field, plus 3 years of hands‑on lab experience
- Strong mammalian cell culture skills, including PSC/iPSC and PBMC experience
- Practical experience with microscopy and flow cytometry
- High attention to detail, reproducibility, and experimental rigor
- Ability to independently run repeated workflows while staying highly collaborative
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional R&D environment
Bonus Skills
- Experience with iPSC reprogramming, gene delivery, or RNA‑based transfection
- Familiarity with Python for data analysis or workflow scripting
- Experience with laboratory automation systems
If you’re excited about hands‑on science and want to contribute directly to innovative cell‑based technologies, we’d love to connect.