Junior Lab Technician
About The Position
StressMarq Biosciences is seeking a lab technician to join our growing company. This is an entry-level full-time annual contract position that can be extended if successful, reporting to a Lab Manager. The new technician will be trained on existing SOPs to support the Proteins and/or R&D departments. The day-to-day work for this position includes preparing buffers, casting and running SDS-PAGE gels and/or transfers, data visualization such as labelled gel images, line & bar graphs, etc., data entry into shared databases, drafting/ revising SOPs, general lab & equipment maintenance activities such as reagent/ consumable inventory, autoclaving materials & supplies, and clean-up. On a weekly to biweekly basis, the technician will be assigned specific projects by a lab manager, which can include assay development, protein expression, purification and/or fibrillization or antibody purification and/or screening, followed by QC activities such as western blotting, sterility testing, assays (ThT, sedimentation, endotoxin detection, BCA, malachite green, etc) and atomic force microscopy. All data & results associated with a project must be compiled into a project summary as per ISO9011:2015 requirements.
Requirements
- BSc with relevant lab experience or a MSc in biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology or another related field.
- Attention to detail mandatory
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Analytical skills to perform complex tests and procedures
- Technical proficiency to operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as PH meters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, AKTAs, columns, etc.
- Problem solving to troubleshoot issues with equipment and investigate any abnormal test results.
Responsibilities
- Attendance in regularly scheduled meetings.
- Review transcript if meeting missed or follow up with a lab manager.
- Remain aware of ISO 9001:2015 documentation expectations.
- Safe handling of chemicals and raw materials.
- Safe handling and use of equipment.
- Review SDS sheets when necessary
- Wear appropriate PPE and abide by safety protocols.
- Label reagents/buffers appropriately (WHIMIS)
Benefits
- 2 Personal Days
- Paid Vacation Time
- Bi-monthly staff appreciation lunches
- Medical, Dental and Vision (Personal Health Savings Account)
- Multiple Bonus programs
- Retirement Savings matching contribution programs (year 2 onward)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
