Research Scientist- Immunoassay Development
Job Description
Description
The science team at Vital is seeking a passionate and creative scientist to fill the role of Research Scientist (level depending on experience, see below). We’re looking for a teammate proficient in the planning and execution of experiments, maintaining equipment, preparing high-quality reagents, and performing various biochemistry laboratory techniques.
As a Research Scientist at Vital, you will be working to develop and validate our next-generation diagnostic assays, supporting your team to achieve ambitious goals.
We are constantly optimizing our lab to help push science forward at unprecedented rates. In this role, you will be working in a fast-paced lab environment involving substantial bench work to troubleshoot and optimize our next-generation diagnostic assays. You will be expected and encouraged to actively contribute to our product development direction, and present novel procedural and scientific concepts that will positively impact all aspects of Vital’s operations.
What you’ll be doing:
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Help optimize new technology for Vital’s diagnostic product
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Be a part of the Research and Development team responsible for development and commercialization of immunoassays for protein and small molecule detection system, helping the scientific team develop and achieve goals to meet ambitious deadlines
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Design and conceptualize experiments independently as well as in collaboration with your Senior Scientist mentor and the rest of the scientific team
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Perform a variety of experiments, including but not limited to antibody screening, bio-conjugations of nano-particles with antibodies and antigens, reagent formulation, SDS-PAGE / Western Blotting, etc.
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Meticulously execute experiments and document data; maintain updated laboratory records
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Conduct experiments on a variety of instrumentation (e.g. automatic liquid handler systems, plate reader, etc) and assist in the maintenance of equipment
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Quantitatively analyze and communicate results to fellow scientists and non-science stakeholders
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Analyze clinical samples for assay verification and validation in compliance with FDA regulations
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Identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
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Tap into various resources to support experimental design and daily planning
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Company
Vitalbio
Location
Oakville
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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