Scientist

Company:
Takara Bio Europe AB, a part of Takara Bio group, is focusing on stem cell-derived products and services for cell therapy/regenerative medicine, drug discovery and disease modelling. Specifically, the company possesses broad expertise in human pluripotent stem cells, including both hiPSC and hESC and related media. The company leverages long-standing experience in stem cell handling with leading expertise in differentiation of cells into mature and functional human cells, such as beta cells and hepatocytes. Takara Bio Europe AB has a GMP facility for production of pluripotent stem cell lines intended for use in cell therapy. The company is located in Göteborg, Sweden.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, problem-solving scientist who enjoys working in a service & product-oriented environment and is a strong team player. The role is partly laboratory-based and the successful candidate will work as project leader for stem cell-based service projects primarily within the Gene Editing team, but is also flexible, and may support other service projects and the Production unit when needed.

Preferred qualifications:
· Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology or relevant discipline
· Very knowledgeable and experienced in molecular biology techniques such as gene editing, CRISPR/Cas9, transfections, PCR, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, FACS, immunohistochemistry, etc.
· Very knowledgeable in general cell culture techniques.
· Experience with human pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC/hESC; derivation, culturing, differentiation) is desired but not required.
· Industrial experience desired but not required.

General tasks and responsibilities include:
· Act as project leader for gene editing service projects in close collaboration with the other project leaders within the Gene Editing team.
· Participate in other stem cell related service projects or stem cell work
· Investigate, develop, and set up new methods and technologies for project advancement.
· Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
· Assist in data interpretation and analyses.
· Process and summarize data using scientific or statistical techniques.
· Perform assigned tasks requiring the application of standard procedures and techniques.
· Adhere to the QA/QC system.
· Contribute data/findings for use in reports, documents, or verbal/written presentations.
· Support the cell production team when needed.
· Assist in contributions to scientific literature and conferences.
Work on weekends (approximately 1-2 times per month)

· Additional duties as assigned.


We’re a team of highly motivated and skilled people who want to make a difference. Do you want to join us? You will get friendly, motivated, and skilled colleagues with whom you can both laugh and work.
You are welcome with your application no later than November 20, 2021. Please note that we will have an ongoing review of candidates.

For more information about the position, please contact Dr Annika Asplund (annika_asplund@takarabio.com)

You can find out more about Takara Bio at https://www.takarabio.com
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