Job description
We are searching for an experienced Protein Expression Technician to strengthen our Antibody Discovery team. The ideal candidate will have between 2 - 5 years relevant working experience and enjoys working in a team environment.
$50,000 - $65,000 dependent on skills and experience.
This position is based in Victoria, BC. where the main activity is fee-for-service antibody development for international clients as a CRO.
The benefits of working with IPA Canada include but are not limited to:
- Working in a multi-national, dedicated and result-driven team.
- Opportunities to develop and implement novel technologies.
- Career development and continuing education.
- Competitive salary and health benefits.
- Incentive plan.
- Flexible time off policy.
- RRSP contribution matching.
- Opportunity to participate in certain strategic projects, activities, R&D or leadership roles aimed at the further development of IPA and the IPA group of companies.
IPA is dedicated to diversity and creating a healthy and inclusive work environment. The company’s full Diversity & Inclusion statement may be found on IPA’s career website located at:
https://www.ipatherapeutics.com/careers
Key responsibilities shall include:
- Working with the protein expression team, perform plasmid preparations in bacterial cells, transfection and culture of mammalian cell lines, and protein purification and polishing for recombinant antibody production.
- Working with the Assay team, provide support on characterization of purified antibody products.
- Contribute to establishing and implementing new processes and process improvements for the protein expression and characterization workflows.
- Through collaboration with multiple teams, provide support in protein expression capacity planning to ensure timely delivery of client and R&D project deliverables.
- Assist in development and continuous review of SOPs.
- Assist in writing project proposals and reports.
- Provider mentorship and training of junior technical staff.
- Assist in lab organization, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and waste management.
- Coordinate with necessary vendors and service providers as needed.
- Perform consistent work practices in accordance with IPA (Canada) protocols, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Such other duties as the Company may assign to you from time to time.
Requirements:
- BSc or higher in biological and/or chemical sciences (or other relevant fields) with 2+ years relevant experience.
- Experience in protein expression and purification workflows for recombinant antibody or protein production.
- Experience in mammalian and bacterial cell culture. Experience in stable cell line generation is desirable.
- Strong knowledge or experience in protein characterization techniques (e.g., SEC, Mass Spectrometry, BLI, etc.) is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 systems.
- Strong communication, self-directed organization, and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively on a team and independently
- Familiar with working in a laboratory environment such as benchwork, a BSC, wearing gloves, etc.
- Must be highly motivated with a flexible, hands-on mentality.
- Demonstrate honesty and professionalism.