Scientist I, Preclinical-12 month contract

• Mentors and executes ex vivo and in vitro research in support of our research goals and plans; internal and external projects. 

• Independently designs, executes and troubleshoots preclinical activities in support of pharmaceutical formulation development and performance testing.

• Assists and performs 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 supports 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.

Your Total Rewards package will include many components including: 

• Salary range $84,000 - $95,000 (Your employment offer will be determined based on many factors as part of our total rewards package.) 

• Employee benefits medical, dental, life insurance, ADD and our Employee Assistance Program 

• Generous vacation time

• Generous sick leave

To submit your application, please apply through our career portal https://ats.rippling.com/nanovation-careers/jobs. We would like to thank all applicants who apply.  Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.