Product Development Scientist, iPSC & Cell Biology

Join our team as a Product Development Scientist specializing in iPSC and Cell Biology. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cell culture media and related technologies, primarily for stem cell and ATMP applications. You will have a strong expertise in iPSC culture, characterization, and differentiation, and will be responsible for planning and performing laboratory studies, developing and optimizing protocols, and ensuring high-quality experimental design and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• You will also perform functional QC testing, establish and maintain laboratory methods, and analyze and interpret experimental data.
• This position is based in Évry, France, with occasional travel to Takara locations and attendance at scientific conferences.
• Contribuer au développement de milieux de culture cellulaire et de technologies connexes, principalement pour les applications de cellules souches et de médicaments de thérapie génique.
• Planifier et réaliser des études de laboratoire, en mettant l'accent sur la culture, la caractérisation et la différenciation des iPSC.
• Effectuer des tests de contrôle qualité fonctionnels des produits existants et soutenir la mise en œuvre et l'amélioration continue des flux de travail de test.
• MSc or equivalent degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Stem Cell Biology or a related life science discipline.
• PhD in Cell Biology working on iPSCs.
• Strong hands-on expertise in iPSC culture, maintenance and differentiation.
• Experience with multiple iPSC lines and/or differentiation protocols.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in iPSC culture, maintenance, characterization and differentiation
• Experience in developing, optimizing and troubleshooting iPSC culture and differentiation protocols.
• Demonstrated track record of contribution to the iPSC field, through peer-reviewed publications (3 first author publications or a publication in high impact journal).
• Experience in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute research projects.
• Strong scientific foundation in stem cell biology, with in-depth understanding of iPSC culture and differentiation.
• Strong scientific judgement and problem-solving skills, particularly in troubleshooting iPSC culture and differentiation workflows.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple activities and adapt to changing project priorities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with a rigorous and structured approach to laboratory work and documentation.
• Hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team and contribute to projects beyond the iPSC field.
• Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional and external stakeholders.
• Open and clear communicator, with strong scientific presentation and reporting skills.
• Resilience and ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent English, oral and written.
• Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred

• Postdoctoral fellowship focused on iPSC/stem cell biology, differentiation or a closely related field.
• Experience in scale-up or adaptation of iPSC culture systems.
• Experience with cell-based assays and methods used for iPSC characterization and quality assessment.

Experience in 3D culture models and organoids

• Understanding of quality and regulatory considerations related to stem cell and ATMP product development.
• Ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies and approaches in the iPSC field.