Careers
By joining the Applied StemCell team, you join our team of diverse professionals, bringing your unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. Together, we provide industry and academic researchers with the ability to leverage the power of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology. We are an innovative company that provides a strong learning community for employees to develop critical skills and industry knowledge.
Our culture is fun, innovative, and challenging! Our team has the initiative to drive results, can adapt to a fast-changing environment, understands the needs of teamwork, and has the communication skills to confidently share ideas and viewpoints at all different levels within the company.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com
Benefits at a glance:
We provide the following competitive benefits:
- Covered medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401K plan
- Short/long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company-paid life insurance
At Applied StemCell, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
1. Senior Scientist - Research & Development
Overview
We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist for our R&D group to lead and advance our integrase/recombinase-based genome engineering platform, S-SELeCT. This individual will be responsible for driving the scientific strategy, execution, and delivery of key milestones to establish the technology across multiple use cases and translate it into therapeutic applications. The role requires both deep technical expertise and strong leadership to guide a high-performing research team.
Reports to the Head of Research & Development.
Responsibilities
- Lead the R&D organization in the development and optimization of S-SELeCT, an integrase/recombinase-based gene insertion platform.
- Define and execute a milestone-driven R&D roadmap aligned with company and board-level strategic objectives.
- Translate platform capabilities into practical applications, including therapeutic development and cell engineering use cases.
- Oversee and perform experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation to ensure scientific rigor and reproducibility.
- Supervise and mentor a team of research scientists and associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Drive innovation in recombinase engineering, directed evolution, and genome editing technologies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, operation, and external partners to support product development and commercialization.
- Ensure timely communication of progress, challenges, and opportunities to executive leadership.
Team leadership and influence
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and internal product champion.
- Mentor junior team members as the organization grows.
- Communicate priorities, timelines, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders.
Desired qualifications
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioengineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in recombinase/integrase systems and gene editing technologies.
- Strong background in directed evolution and cell engineering.
- Hands-on experience with iPSC culture and genetic manipulation.
- Demonstrated track record of leading R&D teams and delivering complex scientific programs.
- Experience translating early-stage technologies into therapeutic or commercial applications is highly preferred.
Skills and competencies
- Strategic thinker with the ability to execute in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills; able to inspire, mentor, and develop talent.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work cross-functionally.
- Strong ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear messaging.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com
2. Senior Product Marketing Manager
Overview
We’re seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and execution-oriented Senior Product Marketing Manager to lead product marketing strategy across ASC’s genome engineering platforms, services, and technology offerings. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that bridges R&D, business development, and commercial execution. Position eligible for hybrid work.
The ideal candidate will deeply understand ASC’s technologies, customer needs, and competitive landscape, translating complex scientific capabilities into clear value propositions, differentiated positioning, and compelling go-to-market strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own product marketing strategies for ASC’s genome engineering technologies, platforms, and service offerings.
- Define value propositions, target customer segments, and use cases across biopharma, biotech, and academic markets.
- Lead go-to-market planning for new product and service launches.
- Create and maintain commercial assets including product briefs, presentations, and sales enablement materials.
- Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform positioning and roadmap decisions.
- Generate high-impact scientific and commercial content, including:
- Product briefs and technical datasheets
- Website and digital content
- White papers and application notes
- Case studies and thought leadership pieces
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Business Development, and Operations.
- Track KPIs related to product adoption and marketing effectiveness.
Team leadership and influence
- Serve as a subject-matter expert and internal product champion.
- Mentor junior marketing or commercial team members as the organization grows.
- Communicate priorities, timelines, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders.
Marketing technology and AI enablement
- Hands-on experience using AI-powered tools for content creation, including platforms such as Jasper, or similar generative AI tools for developing product messaging, campaign assets, website content, and sales enablement materials.
- Experience applying AI tools to campaign development and optimization, leveraging platforms such as Aurora, HubSpot AI, Salesforce Einstein, or similar for audience targeting.
- Proficiency leveraging AI for competitive intelligence and market analysis, using tools such as Aurora, Crayon, Similarweb, or AI-enabled analytics platforms to inform positioning and go-to-market strategy.
- Ability to establish best practices and standards for responsible AI use in customer-facing content, analytics, and market intelligence.
Desired qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in product management or product marketing in biotech or life sciences.
- Strong ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear messaging.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred experience
- Experience marketing genome engineering, gene editing, or cell therapy platforms.
- Familiarity with iPSC technologies or advanced therapy development.
- Experience in early-stage or PE-backed biotech environments.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com
3. Business Development Manager - East Coast
Overview
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and execution-oriented Business Development Manager (BDM). The BDM will own revenue growth across the East Coast territory, driving new customer acquisition and expanding strategic accounts within biotech and academic markets. This role carries direct responsibility for pipeline development, deal execution, and achieving monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that bridges marketing, operations and commercial execution.
Responsibilities
- Achieve or exceed sales objectives in assigned region (East Coast / Cambridge, MA).
- Own territory revenue targets and maintain accurate pipeline forecasts in CRM.
- Develop and execute a territory growth plan aligned with company objectives.
- Conduct regular field visits and business reviews through client visits to ensure that proper programs and messages are being utilized and to help close sales.
- Identify, acquire and expand strategic biotech, pharma and academic accounts across the East Coast.
- Monitor competitive landscape and provide strategic feedback to marketing and leadership on market positioning and emerging opportunities.
- Ensures cooperative and collaborative communication and execution with the Sales Team.
- Plan and execute targeted regional trade show and conference strategy to generate qualified leads and strengthen ASC’s market presence.
- Maintain deep awareness of scientific and market trends within genome engineering and cell therapy fields.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with scientific, operations and leadership teams to deliver tailored solutions that close complex deals.
- Represent ASC scientific and commercial value proposition to biotech and academic leaders through presentations, seminars and consultative discussions.
Desired qualifications
- Located on the East Coast – Boston Area.
- B.S. in Scientific Discipline required, advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated, successful sales or research experience, preferably in the life science industry or equivalent in academic research.
- Proven track record of success.
- Demonstrated success in prospecting and closing complex life science service or platform sales.
- Familiarity with long sales cycles and multi-stakeholder decision processes.
- Expertise in basic laboratory skills, specifically for applications in molecular cloning, DNA construct, genome editing, SNP genotyping, cell culture, stem cells, or iPSCs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to travel within the assigned territory to meet with clients and attend industry events. Occasional travel to company headquarters or other locations may be required. Travel may include overnight and/or weekend travel. The amount will depend on the specific territory assignment.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com
4. Senior Scientist
Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated, independent, and detail-oriented scientist to lead and expand our iPSC solutions. This is a high-impact position that requires starting with hands-on laboratory work – mastering systems, refining various protocols, and gradually establishing a large-scale iPSC platform encompassing multiple cell types and differentiation pathways.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cell banks and perform QC on iPSC lines.
- Develop and maintain SOPs for routine workflows.
- Develop, implement and refine IPSC differentiation protocols in 2D/3D format for a variety of cell types and lineages.
- Work with operation teams to standardize and scale differentiation protocols/SOPs for multiple lineages.
- Collaborate with genome engineering groups to validate, QC, and integrate newly generated cell lines.
- Implement robust SOPs with defined quality control standards, ensure operational consistency, and develop scalable systems for long-term success and GMP tech transfer, as applicable.
- Propose and develop improvements to enhance cell quality, efficiency, and early risk detection.
Team leadership
- Mentor and manage a small team; set clear expectations for documentation and accountability.
- Foster engagement and professional growth among junior scientists.
- Clearly communicate timelines, risks, and mitigation strategies to key stakeholders across R&D and Operations.
Desired qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or related discipline with 2+ years postdoctoral or industry experience (preferred).
- Deep expertise in iPSC/stem cell culture and differentiation to one or more cell lineages.
- Proven ability to manage organized, traceable, and high-quality cell culture operations.
- Experience mentoring or managing junior scientists.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Drive to build scalable systems from research through preclinical readiness.
Preferred experience
- Experience with cell functional assays, preferably in organoid format.
- Multiple publications in differentiation biology using iPSC lines or ES cells.
- Expertise in hepatocyte differentiation and/or pancreatic differentiation.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com
5. Research Associate I - Molecular
Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Associate to support our molecular team. This is a hands-on lab-based role at the forefront of genome editing technology with an emphasis on effective delivery, protocol troubleshooting and putting ideas into action.
Responsibilities
- Assist with molecular cloning experiments, which include vector digestion, PCR, ligation, transformation, plasmids preps (mini/midi prep), etc.
- Perform DNA isolation from cells or from tissue, PCR and agarose gel run.
- Molecular cloning and trouble-shooting knowledge.
- Work with high volumes of samples, range of 100 to 400 samples per day.
- Maintain good lab notebook records for easy and clear tracking of experiment details and results.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot experimental problems and play an active role in the planning of further experiments.
- Prepare materials and manage/organize lab supplies.
- Attend departmental meetings.
Desired qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, or related discipline with 2+ years of experience.
- Hands-on experience in PCR and molecular cloning is a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
To apply, please send your cv to hr@appliedstemcell.com