Company Profile:

StressMarq Biosciences, founded in 2007, is a research bioreagents company producing high-quality, cutting-edge research products for the life sciences and discovery research markets. Our diverse portfolio of antibodies, proteins, immunoassay kits, and small molecules are utilized across a range of biomedical research fields including neuroscience, cancer research, and cell signaling.

In recent years, StressMarq has become a market leader in the development and commercialization of a range of fibrilized and oligomeric protein preparations for use in neurodegenerative disease research including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

StressMarq Biosciences is seeking a Lab Technician- Proteins, to join our growing company. This is an entry-level full-time annual contract position that can be extended if successful, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Preparation/Lab maintenance
  • Prepare buffers (buffer batch records and labels) and maintain records
  • Prepare gels
  • Prepare transfers if necessary
  • Basic equipment calibration/maintenance (Autoclave, AKTAs, Bioruptor, columns, pH meter, etc)
  • General lab maintenance and cleanup
  • Check reagent/consumable stocks and add to order list if low.
• Protein manufacturing
  • Perform protein expressions (grow-ups)
  • Perform protein purifications following SOPs.
  • Buffer exchange and protein quantification.
  • Endotoxin removal.
  • Perform protein fibrillizations and oligomerizations following SOPs.
  • Perform Protein QC activities (Western Blot, Dot Blot, Gel analysis, sterility testing, sedimentation assay, ThT Assay, AFM etc.)
  • Maintain cell pellet inventory and protein inventory (lab use) spreadsheets
  • Maintain database entries (NPD-DB, QC spreadsheets, IMDB, etc.)
  • Produce QC documents and submit to supervisor.
• Product Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshoot results (literature review, adjust experimental design, discuss with supervisor, etc.)
  • SOP revisions
  • Produce R&D summaries and submit to supervisor; maintain R&D folders
• Attendance in Lab Meetings, Full Staff Meetings, and weekly Work Order Meetings.
  • Must review transcript if meeting missed or follow up with supervisor.
• Lab Safety
  • 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)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science
• 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
• Problem solving to troubleshoot issues with equipment and investigate any abnormal test results.

Benefits:

• Personal Day
• Flexible Work Hours
• Medical, Dental and Vision

Salary Range:

$43,000 - $45,000