Senior Scientist, Cell & Gene Therapy Solutions

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

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At Bio-Techne, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to transformative advancements in regenerative medicine and personalized medicine

Position Summary

The Cell and Gene Therapy Solutions Senior Scientist will be an integral part of a dynamic team driving the design and development of innovative products and workflows for regenerative medicine and stem cell-based therapy research and manufacturing. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize the breadth of Bio-Techne’s product portfolio while collaborating across teams to maximize the impact of our Cell and Gene Therapy solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to transformative advancements in regenerative medicine and personalized medicine and join a team of innovators working to create impactful solutions for clinical trials and manufacturing, with access to cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative work environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced scientist with extensive industry expertise in process development, scaling workflows, and driving innovation for stem cell-derived therapies. The successful candidate will focus on creating robust, scalable solutions for clinical and manufacturing applications, leveraging technologies like adherent cell culture, vertical wheel bioreactors, and advanced process design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize scalable workflows for expansion, differentiation, and characterization of stem cell-derived models for clinical and manufacturing purposes.
• Develop and implement protocols for adherent cell culture and bioreactor-based systems to enable scalable, GMP-compliant production of stem cell-derived therapeutics.
• Lead process development initiatives for translating laboratory-scale methods into scalable manufacturing workflows, ensuring reproducibility and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reagents and tools for stem cell-based therapy research, including autologous and allogeneic cell therapy applications.
• Apply innovative approaches to solve challenges in stem cell differentiation, tissue formation, and GMP-scale manufacturing.
• Develop and validate analytical assays (e.g., RT-PCR, flow cytometry, ELISA) to characterize the identity, function, and viability of stem cell-derived products.
• Author and review technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and quality control, and regulatory submissions for RUO and GMP products.
• Monitor and integrate emerging trends, technologies, and tools in regenerative medicine, including AI-based approaches for data analysis and workflow optimization.
• Mentor and provide leadership to scientists and associates, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience in cell and gene therapy, regenerative medicine, or biomanufacturing.
• Proven expertise in process development for stem cell-based therapy research, including scaling workflows from discovery to GMP-compliant manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with adherent cell culture systems and advanced bioreactor platforms (e.g., vertical wheel bioreactors) for large-scale cell expansion and differentiation.
• Strong background in developing and optimizing differentiation protocols for iPSCs or other pluripotent stem cells, with an emphasis on clinical and manufacturing applications.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards for GMP production and experience developing workflows under design control and risk-based approaches.
• Technical proficiency with standard cell characterization assays, 3D culture systems, and advanced imaging or high-throughput screening platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and provide innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Track record of scientific innovation, productivity, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  
  

Why Join Bio-Techne

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
  
  

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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