The purpose of this role is to support Lunella Biotech's mission in the discovery of anti-ageing and anti-cancer therapeutics.

This position will involve the screening and discovery of drugs that target the metabolic phenotype of senescent cells and cancer stem cells, across multiple cancer types.

• Engage with Lunella's mission to fight ageing and cancer by developing novel therapeutic strategies
• Assist in developing research objectives in connection with the project outlined above and in agreement with the laboratory heads
• Perform experiments in the laboratory to test hypotheses regarding ageing and cancer
• Assist in writing draft reports for manuscript publication and patent evaluation
• Present data as required, during lab meetings and conferences
• Collaborate with members within and outside of the laboratory
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations

• Completed master's degree in related biological/pharmaceutical sciences
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals

Background & Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience with one or more the following laboratory techniques:
  • Western blotting
  • PCR
  • qPCR
  • ELISA
  • Cell culture
  • Immunofluorescence
  • Flow cytometry
  • Immunohistochemistry

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the generation of stable cell lines using transfection methods
• Experience in assays measuring metabolic parameters of cellular models
• Experience in cell migration and invasion assays
• Experience in cellular sorting
• Experience in confocal or fluorescent microscopy
• Experience in proteomics

Skills & Competencies

Essential criteria

• Ability to work independently within an agreed framework
• Excellent communication skills on paper and verbally, including good IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proven ability to follow directions
• Ability and willingness to learn new analytical methods and skills

Desirable criteria

• Good organizational skills
• Experience in writing papers and scientific reports

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Lunella Biotech Inc. is committed to achieving a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Lunella Biotech Inc. is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.