Marketing Associate, Cell Products (Part Time)

The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is a highly successful nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate cures through stem cell research.

Our mission is to drive discoveries that lead to life-changing therapies, and our state-of-the-art NYSCF Repository plays a critical role in this effort by providing high-quality stem cell lines to researchers worldwide. The Repository is a vital resource for advancing scientific breakthroughs, ensuring accessibility to more predictive human cell models of disease, and fostering collaboration within the global research community.

NYSCF is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Associate to manage the volume of orders and distribution of stem cell lines from our Repository to researchers and institutions worldwide. Reporting to the AVP, Business Development, you will oversee strategic outreach to enhance the Repository’s impact and efficiency, communications, and administrative processes. You will also generate a marketing plan for leads for other products and services offered by NYSCF. You will have a strong background in life sciences marketing or business development and experience working with research communities. If you are passionate about life sciences and want to play a key role in advancing research through the NYSCF Repository, we encourage you to apply.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external researchers interested in procuring stem cell lines from the NYSCF Repository.
• Identify and cultivate new leads to expand sales and distribution of stem cell lines and additionally assist in lead generation for service contracts and collaborations, including stem cell line generation, gene editing, differentiation, and drug screening.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase awareness and usage of the NYSCF Repository.
• Handle all administrative tasks related to material transfers.
• Facilitate the execution of Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
• Prepare itemized quotes for material and shipping costs.
• Coordinate with the finance team to register NYSCF as a supplier or vendor in buyers’ procurement systems, if applicable.
• Work with finance to generate invoices and ensure timely submission to buyers.
• Follow up with buyers on outstanding payments to ensure financial compliance.
• Collaborate with project management to ensure efficient fulfillment and shipment of orders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to modernize the Repository’s user interface and streamline order processes, including the creation of a searchable catalog and an online purchasing system.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing, business development, sales, or a related role preferred. Life sciences experience is a plus.
• Strong marketing skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with researchers, internal teams, and external partners.
• Proficiency in financial and operational processes related to procurement, invoicing, and supplier registration.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research-driven environment.
• Experience working with research institutions and a basic understanding of material transfer agreements and their provisions is a plus.

Why Join NYSCF? At NYSCF, you will be part of a dedicated team that is transforming the landscape of stem cell research and accelerating scientific breakthroughs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

At NYSCF, we believe diversity in all forms makes us a better team, and we celebrate it. Yet studies have shown that women, people of color, and other minoritized individuals in STEM may be less likely to apply to jobs where they do not meet all of the criteria. Therefore, if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that goes into effect on the first of the month following your start date. It includes a choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with 2% employer match (immediate vesting schedule which starts after your first 90 days), short and long term insurance, life insurance, inclusive paid parental leave program, pretax transit and parking, legal aid benefits and wellness benefits. Our paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal days, flexible holidays, summer flex program, and all company holidays. If a visa is required, NYSCF will cover all of those costs. Relocation will sometimes be necessary; therefore, we will provide you with an allowance. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.  

NYSCF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We provide equal opportunities to all applicants for employment without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The position is based at our location in Manhattan.

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