Senior Research Associate, Stem Cell Differentiation
Company: Astellas
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Research Associate, Stem Cell Differentiation Do you want
to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative
therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and
deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and
physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you
belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical
company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the
world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical
solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families.
Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting
our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the
health of people throughout the world. For more information on
Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com. Universal
Cells, an affiliate of Astellas located in Seattle, WA, is focused
on the development and commercialization of stem cell and
regenerative medicine therapies. We conduct clinical-grade gene
editing of stem cells to produce cells that avoid rejection and can
be used in allogeneic cell therapy treatments to treat all patients
that need them. OUR GOAL - ONE CELL FOR EVERYONENO IMMUNE
SUPPRESSION. NO DONOR MATCHING. NO REJECTION. We are a dynamic team
of research and scientific professionals who are passionate about
turning science and innovation into medical solutions. Through our
diversity, scientific knowledge, professional rigor and focus on
innovation, we are merging our technology with the Astellas drug
development expertise to unlock cures to many therapies. Join our
team of committed, enthusiastic professionals devoted to making the
most effective, life-saving cell therapy products in the world.
Universal Cells (UCI) is announcing a Senior Research Associate,
Stem Cell Differentiationopportunity at their facility in Seattle,
WA. Purpose:The primary purpose of the Senior Research Associate is
to conduct research focused on the differentiation of human
pluripotent stem cells into various hematopoietic cell types. This
position will work primarily in a laboratory setting in close
collaboration with a lead scientist and other R&D teams.
Essential Job Responsibilities:Differentiate human pluripotent stem
cells into various hematopoietic cell types.Culture and maintain
human pluripotent stem cells and other cell types, including
primary immune cells and cell lines.Characterize undifferentiated
and differentiated cell types using a variety of techniques
including multi-color flow cytometry.Perform experiments
independently with careful attention to detail, accurately record
procedures/data/results in a timely manner.Interprets data, draws
appropriate conclusions from experimental work, and presents
findings in team meetings. Compiles and summarizes experiments for
reports as needed.Closely collaborate with other members of the
R&D team and with other teams within Universal Cells to support
multi-disciplinary studies.Performs other duties as assigned or
special projects as needed. Quantitative Dimensions:Direct impact
on research related to pre-clinical research programs.Potential to
generate intellectual property.Assay and protocol development.
Organizational Context:Reports to Associate DirectorCollaborates
regularly with Scientists and RA's in Universal
Cells.PDN-99213778-03d4-4b16-b613-f17d4b5f9a58
Keywords: Astellas, Seattle , Senior Research Associate, Stem Cell Differentiation, Other , Seattle, Washington
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