<div><h3>Technical Specialist II, Stem Cells</h3><p>Permanent, onsite role located at the Chesterford Park site in Saffron Walden.</p><p>Full and permanent Right to Work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available.</p><h3>What you’ll be doing:</h3><ul><li>Culture and differentiate hES and iPS cells in line with client and project needs.</li><li>Isolate and culture primary cells, generate recombinant cell lines, and prepare cell lines for high‑throughput screening projects.</li><li>Apply contemporary cellular assay practices to troubleshoot assays.</li><li>Demonstrate deep understanding of a variety of stem cell culture methods and transfer learnings between methods.</li><li>Independently perform and optimize stem cell differentiation in 2D and/or 3D culture systems.</li><li>Execute routine technical and non‑technical tasks with high competency and minimal supervision.</li><li>Own workload to meet agreed deliverables and understand their impact on the team.</li><li>Adhere to safe lab working policies and propose improvements for the workspace.</li><li>Accurately report billable time and understand the financial impact across projects.</li><li>Stay up to date with sector insights and share knowledge within the group.</li><li>Recognize and identify solutions for technical problems of varying complexity and collaborate with managers/leadership to implement solutions.</li></ul><h3>Skills & Qualifications</h3><ul><li>MSc level in Biological Sciences or related discipline; a STEM cell/cell culture focus is highly desirable.</li><li>Demonstrable experience isolating and culturing primary cells and recombinant cell lines for high‑throughput screening in industry (preferably from another CRO or biotech company).</li><li>Significant hands‑on experience culturing and differentiating hES and iPS cells with outstanding aseptic technique.</li><li>Experience working on drug discovery projects is highly advantageous.</li><li>Excellent communication skills; ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and present complex scientific data.</li><li>Must be able to travel to the Chesterford Park site daily.</li></ul><h3>What We Offer You:</h3><ul><li>A comprehensive benefits package from day one, including a large pension contribution, private medical coverage, private dental care, critical illness cover, and bonus opportunities.</li><li>Global opportunities and strong career progression.</li><li>Opportunity to work on varied projects and collaborate nationally and globally with multiple business areas.</li><li>Flexibility for hybrid working.</li><li>Group life assurance and group income protection.</li><li>Well‑being support and initiatives.</li><li>Cycle‑to‑work scheme.</li></ul></div>