Sana Biotechnology, Inc. · 1 day ago
Scientist, Beta Islet - Flow Cytometry
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expSana Biotechnology is a company focused on engineered cells as medicines, and they are looking for a Senior Scientist to join their Beta Islet Team in Cambridge. The role involves performing quality control on stem cell islet differentiation and characterizing cell products, with a strong emphasis on flow cytometry and analytical development.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceProduct Research
Responsibilities
Perform analytical assays to comprehensively characterize cell populations in SC-islets
Hands-on experience in Flow cytometry, qPCR, Immunofluorescent staining, and microscopy
Expertise in analytical methods such as flow cytometry to characterize cell populations
Maintain excellent scientific documentation and contribute to SOP development
Assuring compliance with all relevant lab safety and biosafety regulations
Demonstrate Sana’s core values and the attributes that support these core values (Lead from every seat, Thrive as a team, Make it happen)
Engage in crucial conversations by providing and receiving feedback supporting the growth and development of team members
Demonstrate ability to engage and effectively influence team members across multidisciplinary teams while prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Drive curiosity, scientific rigor, and excellent problem-solving skills across a fast-paced performance-driven environment
Innate ability to assess talent that will help grow the organization and add to Sana’s culture
Qualification
Required
PhD, MSc or BSc in Stem cell biology, biochemical/biomedical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years (PhD), 5-7 years (MSc) or 7-9 years (BSc) of direct cell therapy industry experience
Extensive flow cytometry experience and analytical development knowledge
Sufficient expertise to teach and troubleshoot flow cytometry techniques
Hands-on experience in Flow cytometry, qPCR, Immunofluorescent staining, and microscopy
Expertise in analytical methods such as flow cytometry to characterize cell populations
Maintain excellent scientific documentation and contribute to SOP development
Assuring compliance with all relevant lab safety and biosafety regulations
Demonstrate ability to engage and effectively influence team members across multidisciplinary teams while prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Drive curiosity, scientific rigor, and excellent problem-solving skills across a fast-paced performance-driven environment
Innate ability to assess talent that will help grow the organization and add to Sana's culture
Excellent interpersonal, communicative, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Office, and with standard programs for statistical analysis (e.g., GraphPad Prism)
Working safely in person on a predictable and regular in-person basis is an essential job function for this position
Preferred
Background in pancreatic biology and/or endodermal development
Benefits
We cover a generous portion of the cost for employee health coverage
Ample time-off (various paid time off benefits, such as holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave)
Short- and long-term disability
Employer paid basic life insurance
Additional voluntary life insurance protection
Financial wellness programs including financial planning resources
A 401(k) Plan with an immediately vested employer match
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Commuter subsidy
A variety of wellness offerings to support each person individually
Company
Sana Biotechnology, Inc.
Sana Biotechnology is focused on utilizing engineered cells as medicines for patients.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$951.3M2025-08-06Post Ipo Equity· $86.3M
2024-02-07Post Ipo Equity· $165M
2021-02-04IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Harr
President and Chief Executive Officer
Richard Mulligan
Vice Chairman and Head, Sana X
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