The purpose of this role is to support Lunella Biotechs mission in the discovery of anti-ageing and anti-cancer therapeutics.
Responsibilities
- To engage with Lunellas mission to fight ageing and cancer by developing novel therapeutic strategies
- To develop research objectives in connection with the project outlined above and in agreement with the laboratory heads
- To perform experiments in the laboratory to test hypotheses regarding ageing and cancer
- To write up draft reports for manuscript publication and patent evaluation
- To present data as required during lab meetings and conferences
- To assist in the supervision of graduate students and staff
- To collaborate with members within and outside of the laboratory
- To comply with Health and Safety regulations
- To promote equality and diversity and sustain an inclusive and supportive work environment
- This role detail is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances
Qualifications :
- Completed PhD in related biological/pharmaceutical sciences
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Background & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in flow cytometry/FACS analysis
- Experience and a track record in working with and developing a variety of techniques
- Experience in the generation of stable cell lines using transfection methods
- Experience in aseptic techniques for mammalian cell culture
- Experience in recording analyzing and interpreting data
- Experience in confocal or fluorescent microscopy
Desirable criteria
- Experience in assays measuring metabolic parameters of cellular models
- Experience in cell migration and invasion assays
- Experience in the co-culture of multiple cell types
- Experience in proteomics
- Experience in drug screening
Skills & Competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently within an agreed framework
- Excellent communication skills on paper and verbally including good IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Proven ability to follow directions
- Ability and willingness to learn new analytical methods and skills
Desirable criteria
- Good organizational skills
- To provide guidance to other staff on own specialist area
- Experience in writing papers and scientific reports
Additional Information :
As an equal opportunity employer Lunella Biotech Inc. is committed to achieving a skilled and diversified workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women visible minorities people with disabilities and Aboriginal people.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time