Postdoctoral Researcher Position: iPSC Bioprocess Development
About The Position
The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation develops personalized therapeutic solutions using advanced micro- and nanoscale technologies to address major challenges in organ failure, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Working closely with clinicians and translational partners, the Institute advances stem cell engineering, biomaterials, and biofabrication platforms toward clinical translation. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in human iPSC expansion and dynamic suspension culture to develop scalable stem cell manufacturing workflows using vertical-wheel bioreactor systems.
Requirements
- PhD. in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Stem Cell Biology, or related field.
- Hands-on experience with human iPSC culture.
- Experience with suspension culture systems or bioreactors.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with vertical-wheel bioreactors.
- Knowledge of oxygen transfer dynamics and metabolic monitoring.
- Experience scaling stem cell cultures beyond small laboratory formats.
Responsibilities
- Establish and optimize human iPSC expansion in vertical-wheel bioreactor systems.
- Control aggregate formation, size distribution, and uniformity.
- Optimize agitation rate, oxygen transfer, feeding strategies, and media exchange protocols.
- Develop scalable workflows for high-density suspension culture.
- Perform analytical characterization including flow cytometry, qPCR, and immunostaining.
- Collaborate with stem cell differentiation and biomaterials teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
