Scientist III, Preclinical-12 month contract

NanoVation Therapeutics•Vancouver, BC

4d•CA$80,000 - CA$91,000

About The Position

NanoVation Therapeutics is seeking a Scientist III, Preclinical to join their team for a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for a strong and collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced research environment. Reporting to the Senior Scientist II, Preclinical - Team Lead, the Scientist, III Preclinical will be responsible for designing, executing, analyzing, and making recommendations on preclinical research to advance research projects. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in immunology, hands-on experience with applications for lipid nanoparticle (LNP) therapeutic delivery, and a proven ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and help shape the future of the preclinical pipeline.

Requirements

PhD in Immunology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a Life Sciences discipline, and 5-7+ years of related scientific experience, or the equivalent education and experience.
Expert knowledge and experience in a broad range of preclinical methodologies including use of nanoparticles in experimental in vitro and in vivo systems, development of novel assays and methods to assess nanoparticle efficacy and immunogenicity.
Demonstrated leadership in positively leading and mentoring team members.
Demonstrated success in the management of multiple research projects and budgets.
Actively developing a track record of innovation and contribution of novel ideas.
Strong organizational skills, time management, and ability to prioritize.
Strong communication skills both written and oral: Communicates with respectful, honest, open, and objective communication.
Strong Initiative: Proactively looks for opportunities for self, peers, and the company.
Innovative: Proactively learns, adapts and generates new ideas individually and as a team member.
Solution Oriented: Proactively looks for solutions and comes to the table with assessments and solutions for self, peers, and the company.
Flexibility: Proactively plans ahead and is open to a variety of options and embraces change.
Lifelong Learner: Continuous learning and sharing of knowledge. Being curiosity-driven; looks for and finds the answers, collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Strong foundation in immunology
Hands-on experience with applications for lipid nanoparticle (LNP) therapeutic delivery
Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations

Responsibilities

Mentors and executes in vivo and in vitro research in support of research goals and plans; internal and external projects.
Independently designs, executes and troubleshoots preclinical activities in support of pharmaceutical formulation performance.
Generates, analyzes, tabulates data and results, writes/reviews reports and provides recommendations.
Assists with downstream processing of in vivo and in vitro samples for flow cytometry, DNA, RNA, and protein extraction for luminescence/fluorescence measurements, qPCR and other immunological assays as needed.
Follows SOPs; generates and maintains thorough and accurate documentation.
Generates, analyzes, and tabulates data and results; writes/reviews reports and makes recommendations.
Meets established deadlines.
Openly communicates challenges and proposes solutions.
Additional responsibilities, as required.
Leads and helps guide project teamwork.
Provides oversight and technical support to other project teams.
Prepares and executes multiple internal and external project plans.
Prepares and reviews study reports and technical presentations for internal use and for clients.
Proactively collaborates and interacts with partners, and other groups/departments in the organization on related projects to develop, characterize, and test formulations.
Proactively conducts relevant scientific literature searches.
Fosters scientific discussions with team members to support critical analysis of literature and generated data.
Actively establishes new capabilities based on literature review.
Identifies novel research opportunities.
Assists in the writing of patent applications.
Develops patentable ideas.
Develops the scientific team through mentoring, supervising, and providing guidance on assigned projects.
Supports and encourages the personal and professional growth and development of team members.