Research Associate (Contract)

Would you like to join an innovative team driven by a bold vision – unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health?

Would you like to join an innovative team that is creating technology to power groundbreaking insights in academic, clinical, pharma, and biotech research?
It is an extraordinary time for Standard BioTools. Our technology is empowering customers to improve life through comprehensive health insight. We invite you to join a leading provider of indispensable life sciences tools accelerating global research on multiple frontiers of human health.
At Standard BioTools, we are building a positive culture where our people can do the best work of their careers, informed, and influenced by our core behaviors:
• Keep customers front and center in all of our work
• Be accountable and deliver on commitments
• Drive continuous improvement
• Be collaborative and work as one team: fostering communications in a learning, coaching, and helpful environment
Standard BioTools is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate (Contract) to join our exciting proteomics Service Lab team based in Markham, ON. This individual will actively participate in all customer imaging and suspension projects.

Description:

• Develop an advanced understanding of the suspension and imaging mass cytometry platform.

• Support external scientists in academia and pharma with panel design

• Collaborate with business partnerships and CROs on scientific projects

• Execute laboratory experiments using both imaging and suspension mass cytometry on tight deadlines to drive revenue.

• Possess attention to detail and understanding of the process in the execution of scientific methods

• Maintain records to ensure a laboratory environment that complies with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485), good laboratory practices, and standard operating procedures.

• Perform data analysis, prepare technical reports, and present them at technical reviews, as required.

• Collaborate with internal teams such as Commercial, FAS, RnD, and PAS as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in life sciences, such as immunology; MSc is preferred.

• Experience in flow cytometry and mass cytometry workflows (e.g., sample prep, cell staining, sample acquisition, antibody conjugation) is an asset. A minimum of two years of experience in these workflows is desirable.

• Skilled in troubleshooting flow or mass cytometry staining techniques and applications.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports, technical procedures, validation protocols and reports, operating instructions, and scientific publications.

• Familiarity with Design Control, ISO13485, and/or regulatory environment is an asset.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills to enable multi-tasking.

• Attention to detail is essential.

• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

• Collaborative attitude within and outside own discipline.

• Ability to relocate to the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada.

The Company is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation during this process, please inform The Company of your requirements.  We are an equal opportunity employer.

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